1. Study Fig. 2.1, which is a map showing selected land uses in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, an urban area in the UK (an MEDC).

Figure 2.1 Land use in Newcastle-upon-Tyne

(i)

Identify the main land use in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Circle your answer below.

 CBD                   housing                  industry

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(ii)

Town Moor is an area of open space. Give two reasons why areas of open space are important within urban areas.

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(iii)

Suggest the likely differences between the housing at Byker and Gosforth.

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(iv)

Suggest reasons for the distribution of industry shown in Fig. 2.1.

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