Brownfield sites are in urban areas, often on disused and derelict land. Greenfield sites are in rural areas and normally on land that has never been developed before. Which of the following is an advantage of brownfield sites?
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Brownfield sites are often in deprived areas and unpopular with property purchasers
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Reusing derelict brownfield sites can improve the entire area and increase property values
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Gentrification of the area caused by brownfield sites being developed can increase prices and force local residents out
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Contaminated land found on brownfield sites may be unsuitable for residential properties
Q.2.
What is the definition of a sustainable city?
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A city that meets both the needs of current and future residents
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A city that is carbon neutral
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A city that is neither growing uncontrollably nor shrinking
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A city that relies on ecologically sound technologies
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Which of the following are methods of reducing traffic congestion in urban areas?
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Park and ride schemes
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Providing more car parks in the city centre
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Cycle lanes and paths
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Low emission zones
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In many cities there exist areas of deprivation close by gentrified areas that are unaffordable to those on lower incomes. Which of the following is a reason for deprivation in UK cities?
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Poor access to education
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Areas of older, run down housing
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Unemployment after the decline in industry
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Safety and security concerns in high crime areas
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Which of the following is a push factor in urbanisation?
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Better service provision
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Greater wealth
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Unemployment
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Improved health care
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How do local services and employment opportunities increase a city's sustainability?
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By keeping money in the local economy
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By encouraging people to migrate into the city
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By increasing pollution as people use cars in the immediate area
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By reducing the need for long journeys and use
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Urbanisation can cause a number of problems. Which of the following is an issue in more economically advanced nations?
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Transport congestion
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Open sewers leading to disease
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Housing pressures
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Pollution
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What is the definition of a megacity?
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Any city larger than 1 million acres
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One of the top 10 largest cities in the world
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Cities that have more than 50% of their country's population
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Any city with more than 10 million people living in it
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World cities are those considered internationally important for trade and finance. Which of the following is considered a world city?
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Abu Dhabi
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London
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New York
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Tokyo
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Brownfield sites are in urban areas, often on disused and derelict land. Greenfield sites are in rural areas and normally on land that has never been developed before. Which of the following is an advantage of greenfield sites?
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Greenfield sites are mostly available in the North and the Midlands of the UK
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Greenfield sites reduce urban sprawl
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Greenfield sites are cheaper to build on
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Greenfield sites clear and clean the land before development can begin
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