1. Question 6 (structured questions)Essay questions June 2010 Slum photo. How it could be improved (7 marks) Explain the process of suburbanisation and describe its effects. (8 marks) Evaluate the success of one urban regeneration scheme or policy that you have studied. (10 marks) June 2010 With reference to either waste management in urban areas or transport management in urban areas, discuss the extent to which sustainability can be achieved. Jan 2011 Trends in retailing and other services. Comment on the trends. (7 marks) Outline the characteristics of one out-of-town centre retailing area that you have studied. (8 marks) With reference to one or more example(s), evaluate the success of redevelopment of urban centres in response to recent trends in retailing. (10 marks) Jan 2011 With reference to examples, evaluate the success or otherwise of urban regeneration schemes in combating the causes and consequences of urban decline. June 2011 Map showing pattern of economic deprivation in a town in north-east England in 1999 and 2003 and 2005. Comment on the degree to which the level of deprivation changed between 2003 and 2005. (7 marks) With reference to examples, suggest reasons for urban decline. (8 marks) Evaluate the effectiveness of one partnership scheme in achieving urban regeneration.(10 marks) June 2011 With reference to examples, assess the degree to which the level of economic development of a country affects planning and management in urban areas. Jan 2012 Urban redevelopment photo. Comment on the features of the area shown. Outline the process of counter-urbanisation and describe its effects. (8 marks) 1 2 Discuss the planning and management issues that have arisen in areas that have undergone urbanisation in recent years. Jan 2012 To what extent can urban areas be sustainable?

2. Question 6 (structured questions)Essay questions June 2012 1. Study Figure 4 which provides elements of the Traffic and Transportation Policy in the city of Freiburg, Germany (October, 2008). Comment on the development of an integrated, efficient and sustainable transport system in Freiburg. (7 marks). 2. Outline characteristic strategies of waste management in urban areas. (8 marks) 3. Evaluate the success of one or more partnership scheme(s) in the regeneration of urban areas. (10 marks) June 2012 ‘The decentralisation of retailing and other services has had a major impact on urban areas.’ To what extent do you agree with this statement? (40 marks) Jan 2013 1. Study Figure 4, a summary of two concepts relating to characteristics of urban decline in inner city areas. Comment on how these characteristics may impact on the quality of life for people living in these areas. (7 marks) 2. Outline the process of gentrification and describe its effects. (8 marks) 3. Evaluate the success of the redevelopment of one city centre that you have studied. (10 marks) Jan 2013 How successful has the regeneration of urban areas been, given the variety of ways in which it has been undertaken? (40 marks)

3. Question 6 (structured questions)Essay questions June 2010 Local planning diagram Nature and origins of conflict Int’l conflict – effects on economy June 2010 Causes and consequences of separatism Jan 2011 Ethnic composition Reasons for multicultural societies Issues to do with multicultural societies Jan 2011 Causes of poverty and how to address it June 2011 Int’l conflict Causes of separatism Consequences of separatist pressures June 2011 “No development without security, no security without development” Discuss. Jan 2012 Poverty – causes and ways to address Jan 2012 Local conflict June 2012 Information about five states in the north-east region of India. Nature of, and reasons for, separatist pressures in this region. Outline processes by which conflict resolution can take place. (8 marks) one recent major international conflict, discuss the impact of the conflict on the environment of the area affected. June 2012 ‘Conflict has a significant geographical impact on the area(s) affected.’ To what extent do you agree with this statement? Jan 2013 Indicators of conflict and instability in Somalia in 2009. Comment on the information shown. Local resource, reasons for the conflict and the attitudes of different groups of people to it. (8 marks) Outcomes of the conflict, ose and those who may benefit. Jan 2013 ‘Living in a multicultural society takes time.’ (Jeresa Hren) To what extent is this illustrated by the challenge of multicultural societies in the UK?