Lesson Y9-U02-L10

Evaluating Urban Futures: Assessment Preparation Quiz: KS3 Geography, Unit 14

20 questions

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Lesson Y9-U02-L10, Evaluating Urban Futures: Assessment Preparation: 20 multiple choice questions for the KS3 Geography (National Curriculum), Unit 14: Year 9: Urban Worlds: Megacities, Growth and the Future of Cities, written with Revision Ninja.

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The 20 questions

  1. What does the command word 'evaluate' require you to do?

    • Define key terms
    • Weigh both sides
    • Describe one trend
    • List only facts

  2. What do the letters in the PEEL paragraph structure stand for?

    • Plan, Edit, Evaluate, Log
    • Point, Evidence, Explain, Link
    • Prepare, Explore, Expand, Locate
    • Predict, Estimate, Examine, List

  3. Which two-word phrase signals a balanced conclusion in an evaluation?

    • As a result
    • On balance
    • For example
    • In contrast

  4. Which part of PEEL links the paragraph back to the question?

    • Link.
    • Explain.
    • Evidence.
    • Point.

  5. Which Lagos settlement is an example of an informal settlement studied in this unit?

    • Makoko.
    • Vauban.
    • MediaCityUK.
    • The Northern Quarter.

  6. Which city runs Bus Rapid Transit as a sustainability strategy in this unit?

    • Curitiba.
    • Makoko.
    • Freiburg.
    • Manchester.

  7. Which feature makes geographical evidence strongest in an essay?

    • Hypothetical scenarios
    • Vague general claims
    • Precise named data
    • Personal opinions

  8. Which sentence acts as the best Point for a sustainability paragraph?

    • Concluding summary
    • Clear claim statement
    • Random statistic
    • Detailed explanation

  9. In a PEEL paragraph, what does the Explain step provide?

    • Reasoning for evidence
    • Raw statistical data
    • The initial claim
    • A new argument

  10. What is a typical challenge of rapid urban growth?

    • Informal settlements
    • Surplus housing
    • Declining populations
    • Zero migration

  11. Which of these is a key economic opportunity of urban growth?

    • Traffic congestion
    • Housing shortages
    • Job creation
    • Air pollution

  12. Which city features are widely used as examples of sustainable urban growth?

    • Beijing smog
    • Makoko slums
    • Lagos traffic
    • Curitiba BRT

  13. Which location is a key example of unsustainable rapid urban growth lacking basic services?

    • Curitiba
    • Makoko
    • London
    • Freiburg

  14. Which sentence type introduces opposing evidence in an evaluation?

    • Conclusion
    • Introduction
    • Hypothesis
    • Counter-argument

  15. What is the main weakness of an evaluation that only lists negative points?

    • Hypothetical
    • Overly positive
    • One-sided
    • Too balanced

  16. What should a paragraph conclusion do when evaluating urban growth?

    • Ignore the question
    • List random facts
    • Introduce new data
    • Link back

  17. Which phrase describes the strongest type of geographical evaluation judgement?

    • Definitely true
    • Without doubt
    • Always false
    • On balance

  18. Why is a counter-argument necessary in a strong geographical essay?

    • Shows balanced weighing
    • To avoid concluding
    • To confuse readers
    • To increase word count

  19. Which urban feature is demonstrated by Curitiba's high-capacity transport system?

    • Industrial pollution
    • Traffic congestion
    • Planned transport
    • Informal housing

  20. Why do urban services often fail to keep pace with rapid population growth?

    • Cost and time
    • Excessive space
    • Lack of citizens
    • Too much rain

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