Gcse Aqa Geography Paper 2 - Grade 9 Study Guide Graded A+

Describe the potential challenges brought about by migration in London {Ans: Growing population creates a risk of breaking the Rural-Urban fringe}What are the benefits of creating green spaces in urban areas {Ans: - Absorb and purify water - Help reduce flood risk - Provide natural habitats for wildlife - Provide social and recreational space (walking, jogging etc.) - Makes it more attractive to visitors}What is the ECOWAS {Ans: Economic Community of West African States - a trading group - boosts economies - their HQ in Abuja}Give 3 advantages of building on a brownfield site {Ans: planning permission easier to obtain water/electricity infrastructure already in place results in improvement to an area which has suffered decline. Doesn't mean needing to destroy ecosystems compared to greenfield sites}What is the name of the largest favela in Rio {Ans: Rocinha}True or False Luxembourg is a trading partner with Zambia and makes up 45% of all exports {Ans: False - it is Switzerland}