GCSE AQA Geography Paper 2 - Grade 9
What is the definition of deindustrialisation - (correct Answer) - The reduction of industrial activity or
capacity in a region or economy.
How many foreign tourists visited London in 2018 - (correct Answer) - over 20 million
Contributing £15 billion to the UK's economy
What is the most recent urban greening project in Stratford - (correct Answer) - The Queen Elizabeth
Olympic Park
Why has Newham become run down - (correct Answer) - Due to industrial decline during the industrial
revolution factories moved abroad due to cheaper manufacturing leading to people in the area
becoming poorer and less taxes being paid
Where were the 2012 Olympics held - (correct Answer) - Lower Lea Valley
Due to the London Olympics, how much investment was given to East London - (correct Answer) -
Around £9 billion
Describe the recreational, entertainment and cultural improvements brought by the Olympics in East
London - (correct Answer) - Olympic Sporting venues such as the swimming pools are open to the public
£1.4 billion West field shopping centre - largest in Europe
- 250 shops
- 17-screen cinema
Copper Box Arena
- Gym
- Entertainment
- Musics
- Community Events
- up to 7500 spectators
Describe the Transport improvements brought by the Olympics in East London - (correct Answer) - £500
million transport centre
New rail lines
Improved river service
,more than 100 new walking and cycling routes
Describe the Employment improvements brought by the Olympics in East London - (correct Answer) -
Stratford became well connected
- allows commuters easy and cheap travel
New jobs
- Construction
- Tourism
Describe the Urban Greening improvements brought by the Olympics in East London - (correct Answer) -
Planning green spaces within the city
- Parks
- Football pitches
- Flower Beds
Green infrastructure
How many jobs opportunities will be created by 2030 - (correct Answer) - over 20,000
What is the multiplier effect - (correct Answer) - When taxes are paid which allows for improvement of
local infrastructure which attract more people who then pay taxes and further improve local
infrastructure attracting more people
What is Urban Greening - (correct Answer) - When green Infrastructure (e.g. Parks, Fields) is made to
improve living conditions in urban areas
What is the rural-urban fringe? - (correct Answer) - A zone of transition between the built-up area and
the countryside, where there is often competition for land use.
What is Urban Sprawl - (correct Answer) - The unplanned growth of urban areas into the surrounding
countryside. This may lead to traffic, loss of farmland, flooding and loss of natural habitats
What does CBD stand for? - (correct Answer) - Central Business District
What does TNC stand for - (correct Answer) - TransNational Corporation
What is a brownfield site - (correct Answer) - Abandoned or derelict urban land previously used by
commercial or industrial companies
What is a Greenfield site - (correct Answer) - A site not previously developed or graded that could
support open space, habitat, or agriculture.
What is the definition of Inequality - (correct Answer) - difference between two standards (living
conditions, housing, race, healthcare, sex, employment)
, What is the definition of Deprivation - (correct Answer) - the lack of material benefits considered to
necessities in a society
What is the definition of Regeneration - (correct Answer) - The development of an urban area to improve
the physical and the quality of life for the residents living in the aeea
Describe London's international importance - (correct Answer) - Legal facilities
Large tourism and entertainment sectors
Why did the area of Stratford and the Lower Lea Valley need regenerating? - (correct Answer) - - By 2007
it was one of the most deprived areas having undergone deindustrialisation
- Many derelict brownfield sites
- Higher than average unemployment
- Low school achievement
Give 2 points about London's national importance - (correct Answer) - World class universities
Excellent transportation and economic centres
Why did London grow as a major city - (correct Answer) - Tidal nature of Thames - meant it became a
port and centre for UK trade. Even when port declined - excellent transport hub - road / rail networks
and two major airports meant it continue to grow.
Describe the location of London in the UK - (correct Answer) - SE of England on the River Thames
Directly north of Cambridge
East of Bristol
3 opportunities brought about by urban change in London - (correct Answer) - Tourism,
entertainment/social and legal
Describe the potential challenges brought about by migration in London - (correct Answer) - Growing
population creates a risk of breaking the Rural-Urban fringe
Describe the opportunities brought about by migration in London - (correct Answer) - More tourism
opportunities others displaying their culture
Give reasons for London's rapid growth - (correct Answer) - Increase in tertiary sector
International links
- political
Tourism
What is meant by urban greening - (correct Answer) - The intentional planning of landscaping and forest
projects in urban areas - e.g. parks, living walls, green roofs etc.
What is the definition of deindustrialisation - (correct Answer) - The reduction of industrial activity or
capacity in a region or economy.
How many foreign tourists visited London in 2018 - (correct Answer) - over 20 million
Contributing £15 billion to the UK's economy
What is the most recent urban greening project in Stratford - (correct Answer) - The Queen Elizabeth
Olympic Park
Why has Newham become run down - (correct Answer) - Due to industrial decline during the industrial
revolution factories moved abroad due to cheaper manufacturing leading to people in the area
becoming poorer and less taxes being paid
Where were the 2012 Olympics held - (correct Answer) - Lower Lea Valley
Due to the London Olympics, how much investment was given to East London - (correct Answer) -
Around £9 billion
Describe the recreational, entertainment and cultural improvements brought by the Olympics in East
London - (correct Answer) - Olympic Sporting venues such as the swimming pools are open to the public
£1.4 billion West field shopping centre - largest in Europe
- 250 shops
- 17-screen cinema
Copper Box Arena
- Gym
- Entertainment
- Musics
- Community Events
- up to 7500 spectators
Describe the Transport improvements brought by the Olympics in East London - (correct Answer) - £500
million transport centre
New rail lines
Improved river service
,more than 100 new walking and cycling routes
Describe the Employment improvements brought by the Olympics in East London - (correct Answer) -
Stratford became well connected
- allows commuters easy and cheap travel
New jobs
- Construction
- Tourism
Describe the Urban Greening improvements brought by the Olympics in East London - (correct Answer) -
Planning green spaces within the city
- Parks
- Football pitches
- Flower Beds
Green infrastructure
How many jobs opportunities will be created by 2030 - (correct Answer) - over 20,000
What is the multiplier effect - (correct Answer) - When taxes are paid which allows for improvement of
local infrastructure which attract more people who then pay taxes and further improve local
infrastructure attracting more people
What is Urban Greening - (correct Answer) - When green Infrastructure (e.g. Parks, Fields) is made to
improve living conditions in urban areas
What is the rural-urban fringe? - (correct Answer) - A zone of transition between the built-up area and
the countryside, where there is often competition for land use.
What is Urban Sprawl - (correct Answer) - The unplanned growth of urban areas into the surrounding
countryside. This may lead to traffic, loss of farmland, flooding and loss of natural habitats
What does CBD stand for? - (correct Answer) - Central Business District
What does TNC stand for - (correct Answer) - TransNational Corporation
What is a brownfield site - (correct Answer) - Abandoned or derelict urban land previously used by
commercial or industrial companies
What is a Greenfield site - (correct Answer) - A site not previously developed or graded that could
support open space, habitat, or agriculture.
What is the definition of Inequality - (correct Answer) - difference between two standards (living
conditions, housing, race, healthcare, sex, employment)
, What is the definition of Deprivation - (correct Answer) - the lack of material benefits considered to
necessities in a society
What is the definition of Regeneration - (correct Answer) - The development of an urban area to improve
the physical and the quality of life for the residents living in the aeea
Describe London's international importance - (correct Answer) - Legal facilities
Large tourism and entertainment sectors
Why did the area of Stratford and the Lower Lea Valley need regenerating? - (correct Answer) - - By 2007
it was one of the most deprived areas having undergone deindustrialisation
- Many derelict brownfield sites
- Higher than average unemployment
- Low school achievement
Give 2 points about London's national importance - (correct Answer) - World class universities
Excellent transportation and economic centres
Why did London grow as a major city - (correct Answer) - Tidal nature of Thames - meant it became a
port and centre for UK trade. Even when port declined - excellent transport hub - road / rail networks
and two major airports meant it continue to grow.
Describe the location of London in the UK - (correct Answer) - SE of England on the River Thames
Directly north of Cambridge
East of Bristol
3 opportunities brought about by urban change in London - (correct Answer) - Tourism,
entertainment/social and legal
Describe the potential challenges brought about by migration in London - (correct Answer) - Growing
population creates a risk of breaking the Rural-Urban fringe
Describe the opportunities brought about by migration in London - (correct Answer) - More tourism
opportunities others displaying their culture
Give reasons for London's rapid growth - (correct Answer) - Increase in tertiary sector
International links
- political
Tourism
What is meant by urban greening - (correct Answer) - The intentional planning of landscaping and forest
projects in urban areas - e.g. parks, living walls, green roofs etc.
