Senior Secondary Exploring Geography (Second Edition)

Part Test 4: Building a sustainable city

Senior Secondary Geography Test

Name: _________________________ ( ) Class:_________ Date:_________________

Total marks: 40 marks

Time allowed: 1 hour 10 minutes
This paper consists of THREE sections. Answer all questions in Sections A, B and
C.
Write all your answers on the answer sheet provided.

SECTION A: Multiple-choice questions

(10 marks; suggested time: 10 minutes)

1 The graph below shows the population changes in Country X.

Which of the following descriptions is/are correct?

1 There is urban growth in Country X.
2 There is urbanization in Country X.
3 There is an expansion of urban area in Country X.
A 1 only
B 2 only
C 1 and 2 only
D 2 and 3 only

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2 The map below shows the location of District X in Hong Kong.

What are the characteristics of District X?

1 Accessibility is high.
2 Urban decay is found there.
3 Urban renewal is common.
4 There is a declining population.
A 1 and 3 only
B 2 and 4 only
C 2, 3 and 4 only
D 1, 2, 3 and 4

3 Which of the following processes of urban development have taken place in Hong Kong over
past decades?
1 Urbanization
2 Suburbanization
3 Counter-urbanization
4 Reurbanization
A 1 and 2 only
B 3 and 4 only
C 1, 2 and 4 only
D 1, 2, 3 and 4

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4 The graph below shows the changes in proportion of population by distance in City X in two
time periods.

Which process of urban development has City X mainly undergone between 1950 and 2000?
A Urbanization
B Suburbanization
C Counter-urbanization
D Reurbanization

5 Which of the following measures are being used in Hong Kong to tackle the solid waste
problem?
1 Landfill
2 Incineration
3 Waste recycling
A 1 and 2 only
B 1 and 3 only
C 2 and 3 only
D 1, 2 and 3

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6 What are the difficulties faced by the HKSAR government in developing New Development
Areas (NDAs) in the New Territories?
1 Lack of money to develop NDAs
2 Lack of flat land in the New Territories
3 Conflicts from different interest groups
A 1 only
B 3 only
C 1 and 2 only
D 2 and 3 only

7 The following form of urban development is common in Hong Kong.

What are the advantages of this form of development?

1 Conserve large areas of green space
2 Favour the development of the mass transit system
3 Provide pleasant living environment with larger living space per person
A 1 and 2 only
B 1 and 3 only
C 2 and 3 only
D 1, 2 and 3

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8 What are the benefits of the urban renewal strategy shown below?

a Before renewal b After renewal

1 Provide more floor space
2 Produce less construction waste
3 Keep the unique character of the community
A 1 and 2 only
B 1 and 3 only
C 2 and 3 only
D 1, 2 and 3

9 How does the building design in the photo below meet the concept of sustainable development?

Vegetation

1 Alleviate heat island effect

2 Provide organic farm produce for the local market
3 Lower the indoor temperature of the building in summer
A 1 only
B 1 and 3 only
C 2 and 3 only
D 1, 2 and 3

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10 How can the practice below help Hong Kong develop into a sustainable city?

(Credit: Environmental Protection Department, HKSAR)

1 Largely increase government revenue

2 Reduce the ecological footprint of the city
3 Encourage public participation in decision-making
A 2 only
B 3 only
C 1 and 2 only
D 2 and 3 only

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SECTION B: Data/Skill-based structured question

(18 marks; suggested time: 30 minutes)

Photographs 1a and b show two urban areas in Hong Kong. Study them carefully and answer the
following questions.

Photograph 1a: Area X

Photograph 1b: Area Y

a Which area, X or Y, is an inner city area? Which is a new town? (1 mark)

b Contrast the characteristics of areas X and Y. (4 marks)
c i Many people living in Area X want the government to carry out redevelopment projects
there. Why? (4 marks)
ii Some people living in Area X do not want to move to Area Y. What are their concerns?
(3 marks)
d To what extent can large-scale redevelopment projects achieve sustainable development in Hong
Kong? (6 marks)

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SECTION C: Short essay question

(12 marks; suggested time: 30 minutes)

Explain changes in the demand for urban land use in Hong Kong over past few decades. Discuss
whether reclamation is a good way to cope with the land use demand in Hong Kong.

END OF PAPER

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Senior Secondary Geography Test

Answer Sheet

SECTION A: Multiple-choice questions (10 marks)

1 2 3 4 5
6 7 8 9 10

SECTION B: Data/Skill-based structured question (18 marks)

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SECTION C: Short essay question (12 marks)

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