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Name:-_____________________________ Class:_________ ( ) 03Q45
CH 4 SUSTAINABLE CITY
A. Urban growth and urbanization
(causes, changes in internal structure of a city, cycle & related processes including urban
decay, urban sprawl & encroachment, urban redevelopment & renewal)
1. Urban growth & urbanization
01Q48
05Q29
02Q59
02Q60
CH 4 SUSTAINABLE CITY_2001-2010 CE MCQs, p.2
10Q29 01Q59 & 60
2. Internal structure of a city
01Q41
CH 4 SUSTAINABLE CITY_2001-2010 CE MCQs, p.3
02Q36 02Q54
02Q55
02Q37
CH 4 SUSTAINABLE CITY_2001-2010 CE MCQs, p.4
03Q52 06Q20
03Q55
06Q24
03Q57
CH 4 SUSTAINABLE CITY_2001-2010 CE MCQs, p.5
09Q47 09Q48
CH 4 SUSTAINABLE CITY_2001-2010 CE MCQs, p.6
09Q49 & 50 3. Suburbanization
03Q48
05Q30
4. Urban sprawl & encroachment
02Q56
CH 4 SUSTAINABLE CITY_2001-2010 CE MCQs, p.7
03Q56
07Q47
05Q42 08Q23
05Q43
10Q14
CH 4 SUSTAINABLE CITY_2001-2010 CE MCQs, p.8
5. Urban redevelopment & renewal 04Q39
01Q47
02Q49
04Q38 06Q19
CH 4 SUSTAINABLE CITY_2001-2010 CE MCQs, p.9
10Q32 B. Urban problems
1. Housing + urban decay
03Q47
07Q48
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08Q21 2. Environmental pollutions
01Q50
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01Q51 02Q47
04Q44
04Q53
01Q53
CH 4 SUSTAINABLE CITY_2001-2010 CE MCQs, p.12
04Q58 03Q58
04Q37
C. Measures to alleviate urban problems
01Q54
03Q46 04Q56
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04Q59 & 60 06Q18
06Q21
07Q46
CH 4 SUSTAINABLE CITY_2001-2010 CE MCQs, p.14
08Q18 09Q46
08Q20
09Q44
10Q47
CH 4 SUSTAINABLE CITY_2001-2010 CE MCQs, p.15
D. Sustainable development
05Q32
06Q23
06Q22
07Q49
CH 4 SUSTAINABLE CITY_2001-2010 CE MCQs, p.16
07Q50 08Q22
09Q45
08Q19 10Q27
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CH 4 SUSTAINABLE CITY
A. Urban growth and urbanization C. Measures to alleviate urban problems
1. Causes of urban growth & urbanization
C D B C B A C D C D B DAC A
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2. Internal structure of a city D. Sustainable development
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3. Suburbanization
B D
4. Urban sprawl & encroachment
DACBABC
5. Urban redevelopment & renewal
BCDBAC
B. Urban problems
1. Housing + urban decay
CBD
2. Environmental pollutions
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CH 4 BUILDING A SUSTAINABLE CITY
– Are environmental conservation and urban development mutually exclusive?
A. Urban growth and urbanization
1. Causes of urban growth & urbanization
2. Internal structure of a city
3. Suburbanization
4. Urban sprawl & encroachment
B. Urban problems
C. Measures to alleviate urban problems
1. Urban renewal: redevelopment, rehabilitation, preservation & revitalization
2. Other measures
D. Sustainable development
Name: _______________________________ Class: _______ ( )
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A. Urban growth and urbanization
1. Causes of urban growth & urbanization
17Q24
Refer to the graph below which shows the population composition of countries X and Y in 2000 and 2010.
Which of the following statements is (are) correct?
(1) Country X experienced urbanization in 2010.
(2) The degree of urbanization in country X was lower than that of country Y in 2010.
(3) Urban growth occurred in country Y from 2000 to 2010.
A. (1) only
B. (3) only
C. (1) and (2) only
D. (2) and (3) only
18Q23
Refer to the table below which shows the population composition of country X in 1965 and 2015.
1965 2015
Rural population 3 500 000 5 500 000
Urban population 400 000 500 000
Which of the following processes has (have) been taken place in country X?
(1) urbanization
(2) suburbanization
(3) urban growth
A. (1) only
B. (3) only
C. (1) and (2) only
D. (1) and (3) only
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2. Internal structure of a city
12Q24
The figure below shows the location and landscape of West Kowloon.
Which of the following does NOT apply to the expansion of West Kowloon?
A. land increased by reclamation
B. urban renewal
C. outward expansion
D. upward expansion
14Q25
Refer to the aerial photograph below.
What are land uses X, Y and Z shown respectively?
X Y Z
A. industrial institutional residential
B. transport recreational residential
C. industrial institutional recreational
D. transport residential institutional
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17Q23
Which of the following are possible labels for the Y-axis in the above graph?
(1) Land rent
(2) Accessibility
(3) Building height
A. (1) and (2) only
B. (1) and (3) only
C. (2) and (3) only
D. (1), (2) and (3)
19Q13
Refer to the figure below which shows the proportion in area of different types of land in Hong Kong in 2017.
Which of the following are the uses of the types of land shaded in the figure?
(1) conserving natural habitats
(2) providing recreational resources
(3) limiting urban encroachment
A. (1) and (2) only
B. (1) and (3) only
C. (2) and (3) only
D. (1), (2) and (3)
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3. Suburbanization, re-urbanization & counter urbanization
13Q23
Which of the following are the possible changes brought about by reurbanisation to the urban area?
(1) increasing land rent
(2) decreasing population
(3) better utilization of land resources
A. (1) and (2) only
B. (1) and (3) only
C. (2) and (3) only
D. (1), (2) and (3)
14Q26
The table below shows the population figures in country X.
Year 1970 2010
Rural population 1 500 000 1 500 000
Total population 3 000 000 7 000 000
Which of the following has/have occurred in country X between 1970 and 2010?
(1) counter-urbanisation
(2) urban growth
(3) urbanization
A. (1) only
B. (3) only
C. (1) and (2) only
D. (2) and (3) only
15Q25
Which of the following is(are) the cause(s) of reurbanisation?
(1) an expansion of the central business district
(2) an improvement in the environmental quality of the inner city
(3) a decrease in commuting costs
A. (1) only
B. (2) only
C. (1) and (3) only
D. (2) and (3) only
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16Q22
Refer to the table below which shows the population statistics of country X in 2000 and 2010.
2000 2010
Percentage of rural population 60 50
Percentage of urban population 40 50
Total population (million) 2.0 2.5
Which of the following processes have taken place in country X?
(1) urbanization
(2) urban growth
(3) rural depopulation
A. (1) and (2) only
B. (1) and (3) only
C. (2) and (3) only
D. (1), (2) and (3)
16Q24
Which of the following factors may induce suburbanization?
(1) urban decay
(2) development of mass transit system
(3) new town development
A. (1) and (2) only
B. (1) and (3) only
C. (2) and (3) only
D. (1), (2) and (3)
4. Urban sprawl & encroachment
13Q25
Refer to the photograph below.
Which of the following are the evidence of urban encroachment in the area shown in the above photograph?
(1) construction site
(2) open storage
(3) abandoned farmland
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A. (1) and (2) only
B. (1) and (3) only
C. (2) and (3) only
D. (1), (2) and (3)
15Q23
Which of the following are the impact brought about by urban encroachment?
(1) a reduction in farmland area
(2) damage to wildlife habitats
(3) land use conflicts
A. (1) and (2) only
B. (1) and (3) only
C. (2) and (3) only
D. (1), (2) and (3)
16Q26
Refer to the photograph below.
Which of the following are the possible problems brought about by the land use shown in the above
photograph?
(1) noise pollution
(2) traffic congestion
(3) land use conflict
A. (1) and (2) only
B. (1) and (3) only
C. (2) and (3) only
D. (1), (2) and (3)
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B. Urban problems
12Q21
Which of the following is NOT a reason for the occurrence of heat island effect in the urban area?
A. dense roads
B. lack of green belt
C. high population density
D. dense and tall buildings
12Q22
The table below shows the percentage share from a pollution source in the total emission amount of air
pollutants in Hong Kong in 2007.
Respirable
Volatile organic Carbon
Sulphur dioxide Nitrogen oxides suspended
compounds monoxide
particulates
89% 46% 28% 1% 5%
The pollution source is/are
A. power plants.
B. dyeing factories.
C. air transport.
D. sea transport.
17Q25
Of the following types of solid waste disposed of in Hong Kong landfills, which made up the largest amount
in 2015?
A. special waste
B. domestic waste
C. construction waste
D. industrial and commercial waste
18Q25
Which of the following are the causes of heat island effect in urban areas?
(1) heavy road traffic
(2) dense and high-rise buildings
(3) lack of green areas
A. (1) and (2) only
B. (1) and (3) only
C. (2) and (3) only
D. (1), (2) and (3)
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C. Measures to alleviate urban problems
1. Urban renewal: redevelopment, rehabilitation, preservation & revitalization
12Q23
Which of the following can be achieved by urban rehabilitation in Hong Kong?
A. lowering the building density
B. improving the living environment
C. increasing urban land resources
D. providing more space for transport, institutional and recreational uses
13Q26
The photograph below shows an urban renewal project in the old inner city of a southeast Asian city.
Which of the following are the advantages of the project?
(1) preserving local heritage
(2) providing more housing
(3) increasing business opportunities
A. (1) and (2) only
B. (1) and (3) only
C. (2) and (3) only
D. (1), (2) and (3)
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14Q23
Refer to the photographs below which show the changes before and after a development project.
Which of the following strategies have been adopted for the development project shown in the above
photographs?
(1) preservation
(2) redevelopment
(3) revitalization
A. (1) and (2) only
B. (1) and (3) only
C. (2) and (3) only
D. (1), (2) and (3)
15Q24
Which of the following are the purposes of building rehabilitation?
(1) to reduce building density
(2) to improve building quality
(3) to increase building safety
A. (1) and (2) only
B. (1) and (3) only
C. (2) and (3) only
D. (1), (2) and (3)
16Q23
Which of the following is the main purpose of urban renewal?
A. raising land value
B. lowering population density
C. improving living environment
D. increasing employment opportunities
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18Q24
Which of the following are the purposes of rehabilitation?
(1) preventing urban decay
(2) improving living environment
(3) changing land uses
A. (1) and (2) only
B. (1) and (3) only
C. (2) and (3) only
D. (1), (2) and (3)
21Q14
Refer to the photographs below which show some buildings before and after urban renewal.
Which of the following urban renewal strategies is / are shown in the photographs?
(1) redevelopment
(2) preservation
(3) revitalisation
A. (1) only
B. (2) only
C. (1) and (3) only
D. (2) and (3) only
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2. Other measures
15Q27
Which of the following are the measures taken by the Hong Kong SAR Government to improve roadside air
quality?
(1) encouraging the use of biodiesel
(2) subsidizing the replacement of old diesel commercial vehicles
(3) expanding railway networks
A. (1) and (2) only
B. (1) and (3) only
C. (2) and (3) only
D. (1), (2) and (3)
16Q25
What are the possible advantages of modern incinerators over landfills for waste management in
Hong Kong?
(1) less land occupied
(2) less land contamination
(3) longer operation period
A. (1) and (2) only
B. (1) and (3) only
C. (2) and (3) only
D. (1), (2) and (3)
17Q26
Refer to the photograph below which shows a measure to improve the road environment.
Which of the following are the merits of the measure shown in the above photograph?
(1) improving traffic congestion
(2) protecting pedestrian safety
(3) reducing air pollution
A. (1) and (2) only
B. (1) and (3) only
C. (2) and (3) only
D. (1), (2) and (3)
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17Q27
Which of the following are considered green living?
(1) taking a bath instead of a shower
(2) purchasing food produced locally
(3) using the mass transit system
A. (1) and (2) only
B. (1) and (3) only
C. (2) and (3) only
D. (1), (2) and (3)
18Q26
Which of the following measures may improve air quality at street level?
(1) promoting electric vehicles
(2) tightening vehicle emissions standards
(3) reducing the number of bus stops
A. (1) and (2) only
B. (1) and (3) only
C. (2) and (3) only
D. (1), (2) and (3)
19Q14
Which of the following are the purposes of developing new towns in Hong Kong?
(1) to decentralize population
(2) to provide a better living environment
(3) to preserve rural culture
A. (1) and (2) only
B. (1) and (3) only
C. (2) and (3) only
D. (1), (2) and (3)
20Q13
Which of the following is/are the feasible way(s) of treating municipal solid waste in Hong Kong in the long
run?
(1) modern incineration
(2) landfilling
(3) recycling
A. (1) only
B. (2) only
C. (1) and (3) only
D. (2) and (3) only
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21Q13
Refer to the photographs below which show two methods of treating municipal solid waste.
Which of the following pairs of comparison between methods X and Y is / are correct?
Method X Method Y
(1) Space requirement larger smaller
(2) The amount of energy used during operation more less
(3) The possibility of contaminating underground water higher lower
A. (1) only
B. (2) only
C. (1) and (3) only
D. (2) and (3) only
D. Sustainable development
12Q25
How would the construction of the third runway of Hong Kong Internaitonal Airport enhance the
sustainable development in Hong Kong?
A. increase employment opportunities
B. improve air quality
C. preserve habitat of the Chinese white dolphins
D. increase land supply for urban development
13Q24
Which of the following are the characteristics of a sustainable city?
(1) dense road network
(2) high proportion of eco-friendly buildings
(3) abundant green areas
A. (1) and (2) only
B. (1) and (3) only
C. (2) and (3) only
D. (1), (2) and (3)
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14Q24
The sustainable ways to solve solid waste problem in Hong Kong include
(1) recycling wastes.
(2) adopting the polluter pays principle.
(3) expanding existing landfills.
A. (1) and (2) only
B. (1) and (3) only
C. (2) and (3) only
D. (1), (2) and (3)
14Q27
Which of the following practices can citizens adopt to reduce the ecological footprint of Hong Kong?
(1) buy locally produced organic food
(2) buy energy-saving electrical appliances
(3) use the public transport system
A. (1) and (2) only
B. (1) and (3) only
C. (2) and (3) only
D. (1), (2) and (3)
15Q26
Which of the following means of increasing urban land supply align with the principles of sustainable
development?
(1) redeveloping vacant factory buildings
(2) moving public facilities into rock caverns
(3) resuming urban parks for development
A. (1) and (2) only
B. (1) and (3) only
C. (2) and (3) only
D. (1), (2) and (3)
20Q14
Which of the following practices help Hong Kong to be a sustainable city?
(1) treatment of sewage
(2) use of green energy
(3) lowering of building density and height
A. (1) and (2) only
B. (1) and (3) only
C. (2) and (3) only
D. (1), (2) and (3)
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CH 4 BUILDING A SUSTAINABLE CITY
– Are environmental conservation and urban development mutually exclusive?
A. Urban growth and urbanization
1. Causes of urban growth & urbanization
A B
2. Internal structure of a city
B B D D
3. Suburbanization
B D B A D
4. Urban sprawl & encroachment
B D D
B. Urban problems
C A B D
C. Measures to alleviate urban problems
1. Urban renewal: redevelopment, rehabilitation, preservation & revitalization
B B B C C A D
2. Other measures
C D C C D A C B
D. Sustainable development
A C A D A A