Geography Mock Exam

• What is the demographic transition model stage one characterized by?

  High death rate and high birth rate
• Why is the death rate high in stage one of the demographic transition model?

  Due to lack of modern medicine and poor hygiene
• Which countries are examples of stage one in the demographic transition model?

  Gambia and Niger
• What happens to the death rate in stage two of the demographic transition model?

  It rapidly falls with modern medicine
• What is the birth rate like in stage two of the demographic transition model?

  It remains high
• How does the population change in stage two of the demographic transition model?

  There is a very rapid increase
• What characterizes stage three of the demographic transition model?

  Birthrate falls with contraception introduction
• How does the death rate change in stage three of the demographic transition model?

  It falls slowly due to similar reasons
• Which country is an example of stage three in the demographic transition model?

  India
• What is the birthrate like in stage four of the demographic transition model?

  It is low as women stay in education
• What is the death rate like in stage four of the demographic transition model?

  It is low for similar reasons
• Which countries are examples of stage four in the demographic transition model?

  UK and USA
• What characterizes stage five of the demographic transition model?

  Very low birthrate and low deathrate
• Which countries are examples of stage five in the demographic transition model?

  Germany and Japan
• What lifestyle choice contributes to the very low birthrate in stage five?

  People choose a better lifestyle
• What is the impact of a low death rate in stage five?

  It remains low for similar reasons
• What is the central business district (CBD) characterized by?

  Vertical zoning with tall buildings
• What type of redevelopment occurs in the CBD?

  Concentration of offices and few homes
• What is an example of a CBD?

  Victoria Square, Belfast
• What characterizes inner cities in urban land use zones?

  New housing and renovation of older homes
• What improvements are made in inner cities?

  Environmental improvement by landscaping
• What type of inhabitants are found in inner cities?

  A mix including luxury flats
• What is an example of an inner city area?

  Shankill Road and Falls Road, Belfast
• What characterizes suburbs in urban land use zones?

  Larger homes with gardens and cheaper prices
• What amenities are typically found in suburbs?

  Schools, worship, and parks
• What is an example of a suburb in Belfast?

  Malone Road or Sydenham
• What characterizes the industrial zone in urban land use?

  Located on outskirts with flat land
• What is an example of an industrial zone?

  Mallusk, Belfast
• What characterizes the rural-urban fringe?

  Edge of town with mixed land uses
• What is an example of a rural-urban fringe area?

  Dundonald
• What are some issues in inner city housing?

  Poor quality, draughty, and damp homes
• What type of housing is common in inner cities?

  Victorian terrace housing
• What is gentrification in inner cities?

  Renovation of homes and new council homes
• What is a negative impact of traffic congestion in inner cities?

  Releases harmful pollutants like Nitrous Oxide
• How does traffic congestion affect children's development?

  It impacts air quality negatively
• How many premature deaths are linked to air pollution in the UK?

  23,500 each year
• What is the economic impact of traffic congestion?

  Affects productivity and journey times
• What is the cost of public transport maintenance?

  Costly to maintain and build
• What is a consequence of high public transport fares?

  Less money available for healthcare
• What is the impact of delayed transport?

  Disruptive and leads to lateness