Lam Tai Fai College

S4 Geography
2022-2023 1st Term
MCQ Worksheet (Ch4)

Name: ________________________ ( ) Class: ________ Date: ____________________

1. What is the land use shown in the photo below?

A. Residential land use

B. Recreational land use
C. Industrial land use
D. Transportation land use

2. Which of the following are the pull factors of rural-urban migration?

(1) Better medical care in urban areas
(2) Lower population density in rural areas
(3) Higher cost of living in urban areas
(4) More job opportunities in urban areas
A. (1) and (2) only
B. (2) and (3) only
C. (3) and (4) only
D. (1) and (4) only

3. Which of the following are the causes of urbanisation?

(1) Lack of job opportunities in rural areas
(2) More social services in urban areas
(3) Pollution problems in rural areas
A. (1) and (2) only
B. (1) and (3) only
C. (2) and (3) only
D. (1), (2) and (3)

4. Which of the following pair is INCORRECT?

Urban process Movement of population
A. Urbanisation From rural areas to urban areas
B. Suburbanisation From urban areas to suburbs
C. Counter- From urban areas to rural areas
urbanisation
D. Reurbanisation From suburbs to rural areas
5. The map below shows the distribution of Hong Kong’s ____________.

A. urban areas in the 1950s

B. urban areas in the 2000s
C. reclaimed land in the 2000s
D. cultivated land in the 2000s

6. Which of the following is/are NOT the characteristics of the district shown in the photo
below?

(1) Land is mainly used for commercial and financial activities

(2) Accessibility is low
(3) Most of the buildings are high-rise
A. (1) only
B. (2) only
C. (1) and (3) only
D. (2) and (3) only
7. The table below shows the population data of City X.

Which of the following descriptions about City X are correct?

(1) City X experienced urban growth.
(2) City X experienced urbanisation.
(3) City X experienced reurbanization.
A. (1) and (2) only
B. (1) and (3) only
C. (2) and (3) only
D. (1), (2) and (3)

8. Which of the following graph does NOT show a trend of urbanisation?

A. B.

C. D.

9. The natural rate of increase in population mainly depends on

(1) Fertility and mortality
(2) The amount of immigration and emigration
(3) Government’s birth control policy
A. (1) and (2) only
B. (1) and (3) only
C. (2) and (3) only
D. (1), (2) and (3)
10. Which of the following descriptions about the land use changes in Hong Kong over the
last 50 years is correct?
Agricultural land Transportation land
Industrial land use
use use
A. Increase Increase Decrease
B. Increase Decrease Increase
C. Decrease Increase Increase
D. Decrease Increase Decrease

11. What are the impacts of urban encroachment on rural areas?

(1) Biodiversity becomes lower.
(2) Traffic congestion becomes more common in suburbs.
(3) Land use conflicts become more common.
A. (1) and (2) only
B. (1) and (3) only
C. (2) and (3) only
D. (1), (2) and (3)

12. Which of the following development demonstrate horizontal expansion of an urban area?
(1) Building of high-rise buildings
(2) New town development
(3) Reclamation
A. (1) and (2) only
B. (1) and (3) only
C. (2) and (3) only
D. (1), (2) and (3)

13. Which of the following are the results of the expansion of transport network in Hong
Kong?
(1) Urban encroachment
(2) Suburbanisation
(3) Urban decay
A. (1) and (2) only
B. (1) and (3) only
C. (2) and (3) only
D. (1), (2) and (3)

14. Which of the following factors lead to the process of urban encroachment in Hong Kong?
(1) High land price in urban areas
(2) More job opportunities in the suburb
(3) Better living environment in the suburb
(4) Improved transport network
A. (1) and (2) only
B. (1), (3) and (4) only
C. (2), (3) and (4) only
D. (1), (2), (3) and (4)
15. The photo was taken in Yuen Long.

The photo shows an example of

A. urban growth
B. urban sprawl
C. urban decay
D. counter-urbanisation

16. With reference to the figure, which of the following pairs are INCORRECTLY
matched?

(1) X – Counter-urbanisation
(2) Y – Reurbanisation
(3) R – Suburbanisation
(4) S – Urbanisation
A. (1) and (2) only
B. (1) and (4) only
C. (2) and (3) only
D. (3) and (4) only
17. The photo below was taken in Tung Chung.

Which of the following descriptions about the area are correct?

(1) Wall effect is found here.
(2) It is well-linked with urban areas.
(3) It provides public housing for low-income people.
A. (1) and (2) only
B. (1) and (3) only
C. (2) and (3) only
D. (1), (2) and (3)

18. Which pieces of farmland are highly prone to abandonment?

A. (1) and (3) only

B. (1) and (4) only
C. (2) and (3) only
D. (2) and (4) only
19. Which of the following descriptions about the land use shown in the photos below are
correct?

(1) They are commonly found at the urban fringe.

(2) They are evidence of urban sprawl.
(3) They are planned land use.
A. (1) and (2) only
B. (1) and (3) only
C. (2) and (3) only
D. (1), (2) and (3)

20. Which of the following problems can be found in the target areas shown in the figure
above?

(1) Land use conflicts

(2) Traffic congestion
(3) Air and noise pollution
A. (1) and (2) only
B. (1) and (3) only
C. (2) and (3) only
D. (1), (2) and (3)
21. Which of the following districts are facing the problem of urban decay?
(1) Tai Kok Tsui
(2) Tung Chung
(3) Sheung Wan
A. (1) and (2) only
B. (1) and (3) only
C. (2) and (3) only
D. (1), (2) and (3)

22. Which of the following descriptions about light pollution in Hong Kong are correct?
(1) It is usually found in areas with intensive commercial activities.
(2) It is related to energy issues.
(3) The current environmental ordinance has not restricted the light pollution problem.
A. (1) and (2) only
B. (1) and (3) only
C. (2) and (3) only
D. (1), (2) and (3)

23. The photo below was taken in Tin Shui Wai.

Which of the following descriptions about the photo are correct?

(1) It is an evidence of urban decay.
(2) It shows an illegal land use.
(3) It is a type of land pollution.
A. (1) and (2) only
B. (1) and (3) only
C. (2) and (3) only
D. (1), (2) and (3)
24. The figure below shows the cross section of a city. Study it carefully and answer the
questions below.

(a) What does X represent?

A. Inner city
B. New town
C. NDAs
D. Agricultural land

25. The photo below shows a human activity at coastal area.

Which of the followings are the environmental effects bought by this human activity?
(1) Straightening the shoreline
(2) Increasing the seawater pollution
(3) Affect the fishery industry
A. (1) and (2) only
B. (1) and (3) only
C. (2) and (3) only
D. (1), (2) and (3)

26. What are the advantages of redevelopment?

(1) Residents can move to new towns.
(2) Recreational facilities will be increased.
(3) The living environment will be improved.
A. (1) and (2) only
B. (1) and (3) only
C. (2) and (3) only
D. (1), (2) and (3)
27. What project has been carried out to the building below?

Before the project After the project

A. Redevelopment
B. Revitalisation
C. Rehabilitation
D. Preservation

28. What are the benefits brought by rehabilitation projects?

(1) Living environment has been improved.
(2) The values of the property have increased.
(3) An increase in community service facilities.
A. (1) and (2) only
B. (1) and (3) only
C. (2) and (3) only
D. (1), (2) and (3)

29. Which of the following descriptions about ‘preservation’ in urban renewal strategies of
Hong Kong are correct?
(1) To preserve buildings with historical, architectural and cultural values
(2) To retain the local characteristics of old districts
(3) Often implemented with redevelopment at the same time
A. (1) and (2) only
B. (1) and (3) only
C. (2) and (3) only
D. (1), (2) and (3)

30. Which of the following is NOT a reason for implementing land use planning?
A. Avoid land use conflicts
B. Efficient use of land resources
C. Increase proportion of mixed land use
D. Provide better living environment

31. Which of the following measures can improve Hong Kong’s air quality?
(1) Using fuels such as liquefied petroleum gas instead of diesel.
(2) Develop renewable energy sources like wind farms.
(3) Enhancing the cooperation with the Guangdong government to relieve cross-boundary
pollution.
A. (1) and (2) only
B. (1) and (3) only
C. (2) and (3) only
D. (1), (2) and (3)
32. What measures has the Hong Kong government implemented to improve water quality?
(1) Launching Habour Area Treatment Scheme to collect and treat sewage discharged from
the both sides of Victoria Habour.
(2) Sewages discharged that do not meet the standard will be illegal.
(3) Setting up a sewage collection and treatment system in Tolo Harbour.
A. (1) and (2) only
B. (1) and (3) only
C. (2) and (3) only
D. (1), (2) and (3)

33. The aim of installing the below facility is to

A. Lower the level of roadside air pollution

B. Lower the noise pollution to nearby residents
C. Prevent traffic accidents
D. Lower the level of received solar radiation and temperature

34. Which of the following are the examples of urban renewal in Hong Kong?
(1) Old buildings in Sheung Wan have been converted into commercial buildings.
(2) Tai Koo Dockyard was redeveloped into Tai Koo Shing.
(3) Reclaimed land in Wan Chai was converted into the Hong Kong Convention and
Exhibition Centre.
(4) Renovate the physical appearance of the old buildings in Sham Shui Po
A. (1) and (2) only
B. (3) and (4) only
C. (1), (2) and (4) only
D. (2), (3) and (4) only

35. What are the aims of developing public housing estates in Hong Kong?
(1) Satisfy the housing needs of lower income families
(2) Relieve the stress of overpopulation in inner cities
(3) Reduce the speed of urbanisation
A. (1) and (2) only
B. (1) and (3) only
C. (2) and (3) only
D. (1), (2) and (3)
36. The map below shows the locations of four new towns in Hong Kong.

Which of the following match are correct?

New town Generation
(1) I First
(2) II Second
(3) III Third
(4) IV Second
A. (1) and (2) only
B. (3) and (4) only
C. (1), (2) and (4) only
D. (2), (3) and (4) only

37. Which of the followings are the policies to mitigate the traffic congestion in Hong Kong?
(1) Decrease fuel tax
(2) Increase the first registration fee for private cars
(3) Expansion of railway network
A. (1) and (2) only
B. (1) and (3) only
C. (2) and (3) only
D. (1), (2) and (3)

38. Which of the following measures does NOT belongs to ‘reduce waste at source’?
A. Implementing plastic bag levy scheme
B. Recycle of leftover
C. Building incinerators
D. Implementing ‘Construction Waste Disposal Charging Scheme’

39. What are the major responsibilities of the following authority?

(1) Assist the owners to rehabilitate their buildings

(2) Coordinate the expansion of railway systems for urban development.
(3) Plan and coordinate all urban renewal projects in Hong Kong
A. (1) and (2) only
B. (1) and (3) only
C. (2) and (3) only
D. (1), (2) and (3)
40. Which of the following are government’s approaches that aim at solving the
developmental conflicts in the city?
(1) Start the public consultation
(2) Doing environmental impact assessment of projects
(3) Public voting
A. (1) and (2) only
B. (1) and (3) only
C. (2) and (3) only
D. (1), (2) and (3)

41. The map below shows Project X in Hong Kong Island. Study carefully and answer
questions below.

(a) Which of the following is/are the major aim(s) of this project?
(1) To provide land for residential use.
(2) To provide land for transportation use.
(3) To provide more open space for public use.
A. (1) only
B. (2) only
C. (1) and (3) only
D. (2) and (3) only

42. Which of the following are the aims of sustainable development?

(1) Enhance economic development without damaging the environment
(2) Conserve natural resources for future generations
(3) Obtain greatest economic return in all infrastructure projects
A. (1) and (2) only
B. (1) and (3) only
C. (2) and (3) only
D. (1), (2) and (3)

43. Which of the following are the costs of achieving a sustainable city?
(1) Large construction projects may be delayed.
(2) Pollution relieving projects need huge capital
(3) A change of consumptive lifestyle
A. (1) and (2) only
B. (1) and (3) only
C. (2) and (3) only
D. (1), (2) and (3)
44. Study the photo below.

Which of the following descriptions about the transport mode above are correct?
(1) It is a mass transit system.
(2) It is low emission
(3) It covers a large area in Hong Kong territories.
A. (1) and (2) only
B. (1) and (3) only
C. (2) and (3) only
D. (1), (2) and (3)

45. Which of the following graph best describe the relationship between the level of
sustainability and fossil fuel consumption?
A. B.

C. D.

46. Which of the following descriptions about sustainable development are correct?
(1) Development does not exceed the earth’s carrying capacity
(2) A city can have a balanced development in its economy, environment and society
(3) Use of environmentally friendly mass transport system
A. (1) and (2) only
B. (1) and (3) only
C. (2) and (3) only
D. (1), (2) and (3)
47. Which location shown on the map above is NOT a strategic landfill in Hong Kong?

48. What are X and Y respectively in the flow chart below?

X Y
A. increases Environmental
degradation
B. increases Environmental
protection
C. decreases Sustainable
development
D. decreases Social conflicts

49. Which of the following are the characteristics of environmentally friendly buildings?
(1) Wider common corridors
(2) Communal sky gardens
(3) Wind catchers
A. (1) and (2) only
B. (1) and (3) only
C. (2) and (3) only
D. (1), (2) and (3)
50. Which of the following are possible indicators of the level of sustainability of a city?
(1) Carbon footprint
(2) Illiteracy rate
(3) Energy consumption pattern
A. (1) and (2) only
B. (1) and (3) only
C. (2) and (3) only
D. (1), (2) and (3)

51. The photo below shows a solid waste treatment method.

Which of the following descriptions about this method are correct?

(1) It is the core method used in Hong Kong to treat solid waste.
(2) It conforms to the principle of sustainable development.
(3) It needs plenty amount of land.
A. (1) and (2) only
B. (1) and (3) only
C. (2) and (3) only
D. (1), (2) and (3)
52. The photo below is taken in the Tamar site, Admiralty.

How the concept of sustainable development is reflected in the building design shown above?
(1) Provide more recreational areas
(2) Allow ventilation
(3) Lessen the heat island effect
A. (1) and (2) only
B. (1) and (3) only
C. (2) and (3) only
D. (1), (2) and (3)

53. How can Hong Kong citizens help reduce one’s ecological footprint?
(1) Use railway more often
(2) Buy food from authorised organic farms
(3) Participate more often in public forums during consultation
A. (1) and (2) only
B. (1) and (3) only
C. (2) and (3) only
D. (1), (2) and (3)