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Urban case study - London
Test your knowledge of London and urbanisation with this 15-question GCSE quiz.
If you haven't already done it, work through the urban case study of London on the PowerPoint (especially the graph on page 11). Or look at it again to help fill any gaps in what you know!
HIGH SCORES
| Rank | Name | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | TPO | 30 |
| 2nd | TBA | 30 |
| 3rd | DIF | 30 |
| 4th | 2EZ | 30 |
| 5th | FCH | 30 |
| 6th | EAW | 30 |
| 7th | BWM | 30 |
| 8th | Elz | 30 |
| 9th | 7RS | 30 |
| 10th | JET | 29 |
QUIZZES // Urban case study - London
Q1. Which of these is not a borough of London?
Kingston upon Thames
City of London
Newham
Reading
Q2. The average UK house price was £272,000 in 2020. What was the average in London?
£272,000
£514,000
£356,000
£790,000
Q3. In the UK, the average salary was £22,044 in 2020. What was the average salary in London?
£22,044
£17,100
£34,473
£50,000
Q4. What causes counter urbanisation in London?
The movement of people out of London due to reasons such as house prices, traffic, crime and pollution
The movement of people into London after the redevelopment of East London for the Olympic Games in 2012
The movement of people from the countryside into the city of London
The movement of people from the centre of London to the suburban boroughs, such as Kingston Upon Thames
Q5. Which of these motorways circles London?
M1
M27
M6
M25
Q6. According to the Mayor of London’s office, how many new homes are needed in London each year?
50,000
66,000
30,000
10,000
Q7. Social deprivation is where people lack basic services such as housing or employment. Approximately how many of London’s population are socially deprived?
1 million
2 million
3 million
4 million
Q8. What is the difference between site and situation?
Situation is the physical characteristics of the location you are studying, whereas site is the location of the place in relation to its physical and human surroundings
Site is the ability to see the physical characteristics of the location whereas situation is a position you may find yourself in
Site relates to the physical characteristics of the location you are studying, whereas situation is the location of the place in relation to its physical and human surroundings
Site refers to the factors that lead to the growth of a town or city, and situation is about the processes involved
Q9. Which of these describes a greenfield site for new housing development in London?
Land that has been used, usually for industry, but is now abandoned and awaiting redevelopment
A ring of protected land around a major town or city preventing further urban sprawl
An area of land that is undeveloped, usually at the edge of a town or city
Any area of the town or countryside which is grassed over, including gardens and parks
Q10. Which of these describes a brownfield site for new housing development in London?
Land that has been used, usually for industry, but is now abandoned and awaiting redevelopment
A ring of protected land around a major city preventing further urban sprawl
An area of land that is undeveloped, usually at the edge of a town or city
Any area of the town or countryside which is grassed over, including gardens and parks
Q11. Study the population pyramid for London on page 11 of the PowerPoint. Which of the following statements is true?
The most populous age category in London is 25–29
The most populous age category in London is 10–14
The most populous age category in London is 65–69
The most populous age category in London is 30–34
Q12. Study the population pyramid again. Which of the following statements is true?
There are more men aged 65–69 than women
There are more women aged 65–69 than men
There are the same percentages of men and women aged 65–69
There are twice as many men aged 65–69 as women
Q13. Study the population pyramid again. Which of these statements is true?
There are the same number of men and women in London
There are 106,700 more women than men in London
There are 107,500 more men in London than women
There are 107,500 more women in London than men
Q14. When answering a GCSE style question what should you always include?
Place names from a case study or named example
Data such as facts, figures and dates
Ensure you answer the actual question set (for example describe, explain, evaluate)
All of the above
Q15. Parts of East London were redeveloped after the London 2012 Olympics. Which of these was not part of the plan?
New school: Chobham Academy
New housing estate: East Village
International Quarter Business development
Widening of the M25 motorway
Finished!
You scored this time. The more correct answers you give, and the fewer incorrect answers you guess, the better your score.
