World Cities



WORLD CITIES – Sample paper 1

(a) Study Figure 4 which shows the ways in which three European cities manage their

waste.

Describe the differences in the ways in which the cities manage their waste and comment on the different methods used. (7)

(b) Outline and illustrate the concept of “gentrification” in an urban area. (8)

(c) Discuss the impacts of out-of-town centre retailing on urban areas. (10)

“Urban problems are the same the world over and require the same solutions.” To what

extent do you agree this view? (40)

WORLD CITIES – Sample paper 2

Study Figure 4, a map of the world showing percentage of population living in

urban settlements in the year 2000.

(a) Describe and comment on the pattern of urbanisation shown in Figure 4. (7)

(b) Explain the causes of counter-urbanisation. (8)

(c) Assess the effects of re-urbanisation on cities within countries at different

levels of economic development. (10)

Assess the impact of out-of-town centre retailing areas on the regions in

which they occur. (40)

Exam Board Approved Back of Textbook Sample paper

a) Study Figure 4 showing the Global distribution of world mega cities of over 10 million

inhabitants.

Figure 4

Describe the distribution of world mega cities and account for their growth in the past 30 years. (7)

b) With reference to one or more cities you have studied, explain the meaning of the term ‘re-urbanisation’ (8)

c) To what extent do you agree with the statement that

‘Urbanisation is an essential condition in allowing economic development of countries in allowing economic development of countries in the modern globalised economy’

(10)

‘The development of world cities and megacities has only been possible because of developments in transport, but now transport problems threaten to limit further growth of the biggest cities.’ To what extent do you agree with this view?

(40)

WORLD CITIES – June 2010

Study Figure 4, a photograph of an area of a city in India.

Using Figure 4 only, comment on the characteristics of the urban landscape shown.

Suggest how it could be improved. (7)

Explain the process of suburbanisation and describe its effects. (8)

Evaluate the success of one urban regeneration scheme or policy that you have

studied. (10)

With reference to either waste management in urban areas or transport management in urban areas, discuss the extent to which sustainability can be achieved. (40)

WORLD CITIES – Jan 2011

WORLD CITIES – June 2011

Jan 2012

WORLD CITIES – June 2012

1. Study Figure 4 which provides elements of the Traffic and Transportation Policy in the city of Freiburg,

Germany (October, 2008).

Comment on the development of an integrated, efficient and sustainable transport system in Freiburg.

(7 marks)

2. Outline characteristic strategies of waste management in urban areas. (8 marks)

3. Evaluate the success of one or more partnership scheme(s) in the regeneration of

urban areas. (10 marks)

4. ‘The decentralisation of retailing and other services has had a major impact on urban areas.’

To what extent do you agree with this statement? (40 marks)

WORLD CITIES – Jan 2013

WORLD CITIES – June 2013

WORLD CITIES – June 2014

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World Cities – June 2015

World Cities – June 2016

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