Global Cities Index

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What proportion of the world's population lived in urban areas in 2014?

66%

30%

40%

54% (correct)

Which city is considered the 'most livable city' due to its good public transportation, thriving cultural scene, and easy pace of life?

Shanghai

Melbourne (correct)

Los Angeles

Sydney

What is one of the main reasons why globalization is considered spatial?

Because it is based on economic growth

Because it affects only developed countries

Because it occurs in physical spaces (correct)

Because it is limited to Asia

What percentage of the world's population is expected to live in urban areas by 2050?

66% Signup and view all the answers

Which city is home to the headquarters of Sony and coordinates the sale of its electronics goods to branches across the world?

Tokyo Signup and view all the answers

What is a common issue in cities with extensive public transportation systems?

Less driving by residents Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of the world’s energy is consumed by cities?

78% Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of cities like Manila, Bangkok, and Mumbai?

Lack of public transportation Signup and view all the answers

How many cities did the survey measure the cost of living in?

200 Signup and view all the answers

What is a common feature of banlieue in France?

Concentrated poverty Signup and view all the answers

What is a benefit of cities in terms of natural habitats?

Less human encroachment Signup and view all the answers

What is a recent trend among cities?

Targeted terror attacks Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of the study 'Global Cities at Work'?

The characteristics of employment in low-income occupations Signup and view all the answers

What concept is revived by Wills, et al. in their study?

Reserve army of labor Signup and view all the answers

What is a common phenomenon observed in cities like Mumbai, Jakarta, and Manila?

The presence of gleaming buildings alongside massive shantytowns Signup and view all the answers

What is the outcome of the economic, welfare, and immigration policies in the UK, according to Wills, et al.?

The creation of a 'reserve army of labor' Signup and view all the answers

Which group of people has been most acutely affected by gentrification in Australian cities?

Poor aboriginal Australians Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of gentrification?

To drive out the poor in favor of newer, wealthier residents Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the exercise 'The Global City'?

To brainstorm and discuss the characteristics of a chosen city Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended group size for the exercise 'The Global City'?

5 members Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following departments is involved in the exercise 'The Global City'?

Social Sciences Department Signup and view all the answers

What is the main topic of the exercise?

Globalization and its impact on cities Signup and view all the answers

What is the main theme of the exercise 'The Global City'?

Globalization and its implications Signup and view all the answers

What is the objective of the action plan?

To elevate Manila among the leading global cities Signup and view all the answers

What is the instruction regarding the choice of city for the exercise?

Choose a city outside Metro Manila Signup and view all the answers

What are the three aspects of the action plan?

Political, economic, and social Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the 'Score' section in the exercise 'The Global City'?

To evaluate the group's performance and assign a score Signup and view all the answers