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Changing cities
revision questions for changing cities
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Geography
11th Grade
10/22/2012

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Term
Sustainable
Definition
Meeting the needs of today without jeopardising the ability of tomorrow's generation from meeting their needs.
Term
What is congestion?
Definition
When there is too much traffic on the roads causing traffic jams and delays.
Term
What is smog?
Definition
Smog is a mix of fog and smoke. It is a cocktail of toxic fumes given out by vehicles and factories.
Term
What affects a city's eco-footprint?
Definition

water consumption

food consumption

types of transportation

housing development

waste management

Term
Which type of city has the smallest eco-footprints?
Definition
LEDC cities tend to have smaller eco-footprints than MEDCs.
Term
Why do MEDC cities have bigger eco-footprints than cities in LEDCs?
Definition

People are richer so.....

Have bigger homes

buy food from further away

commute further to work

produce more waste resources

buy more manufactured goods.

Term
How much bigger than London itseflf is the area needed to supply its resources?
Definition
125 times bigger!
Term
What happens to most of our waste in the UK?
Definition
Landfill sites are where waste is buried.
Term
What should cities do with their waste to reduce their eco-footprint?
Definition

Reduce waste eg ban plastic carrier bags

recycle schemes

Re-use: charity shops etc

Term

Why is using landfill to dispose of waste unsustainable?

 

Definition
  • It uses up a large area of land.
  • it attracts rats, gulls and vermin
  • Gives off methane and could be flammable
  • pollutants seep into groundwater and soils
  • Generates lots of traffic to transport waste.
Term
What term is used for the uncontrolled, outward expansion of cities?
Definition
Urban sprawl
Term
What is a brown-field site?
Definition
An area of land which has been built on before and is suitable for redevelopment.
Term
What is a green-field site?
Definition
previously undeveloped land in rural areas.
Term
What can be done to reduce traffic congestion and pollution in cities?
Definition
  1. Congestion charge=London
  2. Introduce emission free cars =Gwiz and Mexico City
  3. Park and ride=York and Ipswich
  4. Cycle lanes=Amsterdam
  5. Public transport=metro in Manchester
  6. Ring Roads=Leeds and Huddersfield

 

 

Term
What does Bedzed stand for?
Definition
Beddington zero energy development
Term
How can our demand for urban living spaces be met more sustainably?
Definition
  1. build on brown-field sites
  2. use renewable energy
  3. use recycled building materials
  4. Include biodiversity in design
  5. incorporate green transportation
  6. use energy efficient design.
Term
How can urban residents reduce food footprints?
Definition

Buy organic

use local farmers markets or farm shops

buy ethically ie fair trade

avoid buy on get one free deals=waste

 

Term
What problems does Mexico city face?
Definition

Congestion

air pollution and related health problems.

waste management problems

sewers and drains inadequate.

Shanty towns

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