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What is one of the main functions of maps in geographical studies?
Which of the following features do bar graphs specifically help to illustrate?
What characteristic differentiates urban environments from rural ones in geographical analysis?
What is a key requirement for creating accurate bar graphs and pie charts?
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What type of graph is best for showing trends over time or the relationship between two variables?
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What is a significant factor affecting urban areas compared to rural areas?
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Which of the following best describes a function served by cities?
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What is a push factor contributing to rural-urban migration?
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How do cities primarily rely on rural areas?
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Which of the following is a challenge faced by urban populations?
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What aspect is part of sustainably managing cities?
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Which is a human-induced hazard that cities need to manage?
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What impact can urbanization have on health?
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What role does technological innovation play in cities?
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Which resource competition is a challenge for cities?
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What defines a hypothesis in research?
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Which of the following best describes primary data?
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What is an example of a non-probability sampling method?
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Which type of data is considered quantitative?
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What distinguishes quota sampling from stratified random sampling?
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Which method improves the management of data collection in fieldwork?
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What is a primary advantage of using scale in fieldwork?
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What does spatial analysis of qualitative data entail?
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What is a characteristic of qualitative data?
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What is the purpose of photo annotations in data analysis?
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What is a key component of improving the quality of life in urban areas?
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Which type of housing is characterized by having no legal right to occupy land?
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What does high accessibility in transportation imply?
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Which factor mainly influences the location of housing?
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What type of transportation system connects various cities more directly?
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What is a significant drawback of informal housing?
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Which feature is essential for sustainable management of transport systems?
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What is one of the challenges in integrated land use and transport planning?
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How can housing provision cater to different groups in society?
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What major environmental issue is associated with the development of transport systems?
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What defines 'network density' in transportation systems?
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What is a primary benefit of formal housing?
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Which mode of transport does not allow for transfers between different types?
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What is one of the common health risks associated with poor air quality from transport systems?
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Study Notes
Urban and Rural Areas
- Urban areas include cities and towns.
- Urban areas have a larger population and a higher population density compared to surrounding regions.
- Urban areas are largely built up, with extensive infrastructure.
- Cities are defined urban areas within a country.
- By 2030, the percentage of the world’s population living in cities is projected to rise to 60%, up from 50% in 2007.
- Cities serve a range of administrative, economic, and commercial functions.
- Rural areas have smaller populations and lower densities compared to cities.
- Rural areas offer fewer functions and less infrastructure.
Relationship Between Cities and Rural Areas
- Rural-urban migration occurs as people move from rural areas to urban areas.
- Push factors for migration include conflicts, lack of services, poor transport, and limited job opportunities.
- Pull factors for migration include access to services, better transport, more job opportunities, and improved living conditions.
- Cities rely on rural areas for food due to limited land availability for agriculture within cities.
- Rural areas benefit from amenities provided by cities, such as healthcare services.
Opportunities and Challenges for City Inhabitants
- Cities provide opportunities for education and employment, and fuel technological innovation.
- Smart cities utilize technology to improve efficiency and sustainability, incorporating features like solar panels and smart streetlights.
- Cities face environmental pollution challenges, including water pollution due to inadequate sewage systems, and air pollution from fossil fuel combustion.
- Pollution can lead to health problems, such as respiratory infections, lung cancer, heart disease, and premature death.
- Cities face competition for natural resources, including land and water.
Sustainable City Management
- Sustainable city management focuses on reducing the environmental impact of urbanization.
- Key strategies include reducing resource consumption, minimizing pollution, and managing environmental hazards.
- City planning aims to improve the quality of life, with a focus on safe housing, diverse transportation modes, and addressing the needs of diverse populations.
Housing in Cities
- Housing meets a basic human need for shelter.
- It can be constructed in planned or unplanned ways, using a variety of materials.
- Housing is classified as high-rise (over six stories), or low-rise (detached, semi-detached, terrace, or shophouses).
- Formal housing is built by government or private developers, offering legal occupancy, basic services, and quality construction.
- Informal housing is self-built in squatter settlements, lacking legal occupancy, services, and quality materials.
Housing Location Factors
- Housing location is influenced by land use planning, developer preferences, land prices, and housing financial support.
Sustainable Housing
- Housing can affect the natural environment through resource use (clearing land, wood, water) and pollution.
- Housing impacts people by providing basic needs, amenities, and social connections.
- Sustainable housing development involves integrated land use planning, inclusive public housing provision, and environmental features in buildings.
Urban Transport Systems
- Transport systems connect people to different locations, move goods and services, and connect cities.
- Transportation networks are composed of nodes (entry points), routes (paths for travel), and terminals (points of origin/destination).
- Key elements of transportation systems include infrastructure (roads, railways, walkways, bridges), modes (land, air, and water), and network density.
Challenges and Impacts of Transportation Systems
- Transport systems can impact the environment through land-use changes and increased carbon footprints.
- Cities face traffic congestion, which affects well-being, increases travel times, and worsens air quality.
- Transport systems can also pose health risks through air and noise pollution.
- Safety risks associated with transportation include road accidents and potential terrorist attacks.
Sustainable Transport Management
- Sustainable transport management involves laws and policies such as road safety regulations, car-lite initiatives, and road pricing.
- Integrated land use and transport planning aims to minimize travel distances and promote efficient transport systems.
- Inclusive transport systems prioritize accessibility for diverse populations.
- Research and development in transport focuses on improving mobility, safety, environmental friendliness, and the commuter experience.
Research Process
- Planning involves defining a research question or hypothesis.
- A hypothesis is a tentative statement about the relationship between two or more variables.
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Data Types can be primary, secondary, quantitative, or qualitative.
- Primary data is collected directly, while secondary data is gathered by others.
- Quantitative data is measurable, like the number of responses.
- Qualitative data is not easily measured, such as feelings or opinions.
Data Collection
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Sampling methods can be probability or non-probability.
- Probability sampling ensures every member of the population has an equal chance of being selected. This includes simple random, systematic, or stratified random sampling methods.
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Non-probability sampling uses convenience or quota methods.
- Convenience sampling selects participants who are easily accessible to the researcher.
- Quota sampling establishes groups based on characteristics and recruits participants until those groups are filled.
- Primary data collection methods include questionnaires, interviews, and mental maps.
- Fieldwork scale defines a manageable physical boundary for data collection.
- Stretch maps are visual representations of how people perceive their surroundings, complementing surveys and interviews.
Data Analysis
- Quantitative data analysis measures frequency through counting occurrences and percentages.
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Qualitative data analysis involves spatial analysis, identifying patterns in the distribution of features, and photo annotations.
- Photo annotations involve analyzing photographs by asking questions about space, place, environment, and scale, followed by examining the impacts of the feature and the reason for its occurrence.
Presentation of Findings
- Maps display spatial information, locations, distances, and landscape characteristics.
- Bar graphs and pie charts demonstrate frequency distributions and relationships between two variables. They require titles, legends, axis labels, accuracy, and appropriate scales.
- Line graphs illustrate trends and relationships between two variables.
- Photographs showcase spatial information, features, and characteristics of spaces.
- Texts represent qualitative analyses from interviews or surveys, highlighting common ideas or viewpoints.
Conclusion and Evaluation
- This stage involves drawing conclusions and evaluating the research process.
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