Year 9 Geography

Ghost Cities

100

Which country is known for having several ghost cities, especially in its rural areas?

• A) United States
• B) China
• C) Australia
• D) Russia

B) China

200

What is a ghost city?

• A) A city with no residents at all
• B) A city with very few residents or incomplete infrastructure
• C) A city where people live in constant fear
• D) A city where the population is rapidly increasing

B) A city with very few residents or incomplete infrastructure

300

What is one major reason that many Chinese ghost cities have not attracted enough residents?

• A) They are located in remote areas far from major economic centers
• B) The cities were poorly designed with little regard for the environment
• C) There is insufficient infrastructure to support a large population
• D) There is a surplus of jobs available in smaller towns

A) They are located in remote areas far from major economic centers

400

What is the social impact of ghost cities on local communities?

• A) Increased economic prosperity in surrounding areas
• B) Displacement of existing communities due to overpopulation
• C) Isolation of residents with fewer opportunities for jobs and social interaction
• D) Expansion of local markets and businesses

C) Isolation of residents with fewer opportunities for jobs and social interaction

500

What is the primary cause of the creation of ghost cities in China? 

A) Migration of people to other countries

B) Over-investment in property and real estate development

C) Natural disasters

D) Government policies restricting urbanization

B) Over-investment in property and real estate development

Urbanisation

100

What is the main driver of urbanization in many developing countries? 

• A) Technological advancements in rural areas
• B) Industrialization and better job opportunities in cities
• C) Decreased demand for agricultural products
• D) Government policies encouraging rural communities to stay intact

B) Industrialization and better job opportunities in cities

200

What is urban sprawl?

• A) The concentration of jobs and housing in a small area of the city
• B) The expansion of cities into surrounding rural areas, often with low-density development
• C) The migration of people from cities to rural areas
• D) The process of redeveloping abandoned urban areas for housing

B) The expansion of cities into surrounding rural areas, often with low-density development

300

Which of the following is a key challenge faced by rapidly urbanizing areas?

A) An overabundance of resources leading to waste

B) A reduction in cultural diversity

C) Insufficient housing and the growth of informal settlements

D) A decrease in environmental pollution

Insufficient housing and the growth of informal settlements

400

How does urbanization impact the environment?

• A) It typically reduces the carbon footprint by limiting transportation needs
• B) It often leads to increased pollution, deforestation, and loss of biodiversity
• C) It decreases the amount of waste generated by cities
• D) It has little to no impact on the environment in the long term

b) It often leads to increased pollution, deforestation, and loss of biodiversity

500

Where does the word "urbanisation" originate from?

• A) The Greek word polisurban
• B) The Latin word urbanus
• C) The French word urbain
• D) The Old English word Urburgh

The Latin word urbanus

One Child Policy

100

What was the primary goal of China's One-Child Policy?

• A) Promote gender equality
• B) Reduce population growth
• C) Encourage urbanisation
• D) Improve education access

B) Reduce population growth

200

In what year was the One-Child Policy introduced?

• A) 1970
• B) 1979
• C) 1985
• D) 1995

B) 1979

300

Which group of people was often exempt from the One-Child Policy?

• A) Urban residents
• B) Farmers and ethnic minorities
• C) Wealthy families
• D) Government officials

B) Farmers and ethnic minorities

400

What was one unintended consequence of the One-Child Policy?

• A) Increased birth rates
• B) Gender imbalance due to a preference for male children
• C) Improved healthcare access
• D) Population decline in rural areas only

B) Gender imbalance due to a preference for male children

500

Which of the following is a criticism of the One-Child Policy?

• A) It improved women’s rights
• B) It caused a shortage of educated workers
• C) It led to human rights violations, such as forced abortions
• D) It decreased urban population density

C) It led to human rights violations, such as forced abortions

Final Round Category- Couch Potato

100

"Stranger Things" is set in which decade?
a) 1960s
b) 1970s
c) 1980s
d) 1990s

c) 1980s

200

What type of competition is central to "Squid Game"?
a) Cooking contests
b) Survival games
c) Singing battles
d) Quiz shows

b) Survival games

300

In "Outer Banks," what are the two social groups called?
a) The Sharks and Jets
b) The Pogues and Kooks
c) The Rebels and Royals
d) The Kings and Queens

b) The Pogues and Kooks

400

Which Netflix reality show features contestants baking under pressure?
a) "Nailed It!"
b) "The Great British Bake Off"
c) "MasterChef"
d) "Top Chef"

a) "Nailed It!"

500

Which Netflix show is about a young girl solving mysteries at Nevermore Academy?
a) "Wednesday"
b) "Locke & Key"
c) "Chilling Adventures of Sabrina"
d) "The Umbrella Academy"

a) "Wednesday"

Final Round Category- Ear Worms

100

Which artist is known as the "Queen of Pop"?
a) Madonna
b) Taylor Swift
c)Jo Jo Siwa
d) Ariana Grande

a) Madonna

200

What was Billie Eilish's debut album called?
a) "Happier Than Ever"
b) "Don't Smile at Me"
c) "When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?"
d) "Ocean Eyes"

c) "When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?"

300

What is the title of Ed Sheeran’s album released in 2023?
a) "Equals"
b) "Subtract"
c) "Multiply"
d) "Divide"

b) "Subtract"

400

Who released the hit album "Midnights" in 2022?
a) Adele
b) Olivia Rodrigo
c) Taylor Swift
d) Billie Eilish

c) Taylor Swift

500

What band did Beyoncé originally sing with?
a) Spice Girls
b) Destiny's Child
c) TLC
d) Fifth Harmony

b) Destiny's Child