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?

<p>66% (D)</p> 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?

<p>Tokyo (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Less driving by residents (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>78% (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Lack of public transportation (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>200 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common feature of banlieue in France?

<p>Concentrated poverty (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Less human encroachment (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a recent trend among cities?

<p>Targeted terror attacks (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>The characteristics of employment in low-income occupations (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Reserve army of labor (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>The presence of gleaming buildings alongside massive shantytowns (A)</p> 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.?

<p>The creation of a 'reserve army of labor' (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Poor aboriginal Australians (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of gentrification?

<p>To drive out the poor in favor of newer, wealthier residents (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To brainstorm and discuss the characteristics of a chosen city (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>5 members (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Social Sciences Department (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main topic of the exercise?

<p>Globalization and its impact on cities (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Globalization and its implications (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the objective of the action plan?

<p>To elevate Manila among the leading global cities (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Choose a city outside Metro Manila (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the three aspects of the action plan?

<p>Political, economic, and social (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To evaluate the group's performance and assign a score (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the timeframe for achieving the objectives of the action plan?

<p>20 years (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is required in the exercise apart from the action plan?

<p>A summary of an op-ed article (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the underlying concept of the article being discussed?

<p>Globalization (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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