Conflicts

Question 1

State 8 conflicts between tourists and farmers, locals, industry and renewables

Answer 1

Walkers leave gates open
Stone walls damaged
Traffic congestion
Tourists buy second homes
Dogs chase sheep
Wind turbines are unsightly
Blasting may disrupt locals through noise pollution
Dust in roads

Question 2

Explain the problems faced when tourists leave gates open

Answer 2

Animals can escape

Question 3

Explain the problems faced when dogs chase sheep

Answer 3

Dogs chasing sheep can cause them to miscarry resulting in the loss of livestock

Question 4

Explain the problems faced when tourists buy second homes(holiday homes)

Answer 4

House prices increase and reduced the amount of available houses impacting locals

Question 5

Explain the problems faced when stone walls are damaged

Answer 5

Costly for the farmer to repair

Question 6

Explain the problems faced by traffic congestion at peak times

Answer 6

Traffic congestion at peak times impedes locals going about their daily business

Question 7

Explain the problems faced by wind turbines

Answer 7

Wind turbines could be unsightly leading to reduced tourism in specific areas

Question 8

Explain the solution to walkers leaving gates open

Answer 8

Farmers display “keep gate closed” signs and install spring loaded self closing gates

Question 9

Explain the solution to dogs chasing sheep

Answer 9

Park rangers are employed to issue fines, preventing problems by encouraging responsible tourism

Question 10

Explain a solution to damage to stone walls

Answer 10

Voluntary bodies, such as the national trust, protect areas by buying land and buildings, and maintaining walls and footpaths

Question 11

Explain the solution for traffic congestion at peak times

Answer 11

One way systems (ambleside), pedestrianised areas (Keswick) and improved public transport have been introduced to reduce the effect of traffic congestion

Question 12

Explain the solution to tourists buying second homes

Answer 12

Tourists must show they have visited the area for 3 consecutive years

Question 13

Explain the solution to unsightly wind turbines

Answer 13

Planting trees around unsightly developments can shield them, but this is a long term solution

Question 14

Evaluate the solution to walkers leaving gates open

Answer 14

Positive : gates keep animals in

Negative : signs can be easily ignored and people may not speak that language

Question 15

Evaluate the solution to dogs chasing sheep

Answer 15

Positive : creates jobs in the area

Negative: will not be able to cover the entire area

Question 16

Evaluate the solution to damage to stone walls

Answer 16

Positive: saves the farmer money

Negative : voluntary bodies rely on donations which is not sustainable

Question 17

Evaluate the solution to traffic congestion

Answer 17

Positive : public transport leads to less pollution

Negative : expensive

Question 18

Evaluate the solution to tourists buying second homes

Answer 18

Positive : more houses for locals

Negative : must rely on people to tell the truth

Question 19

Where have you studied for the conflicts between land uses?

Answer 19

Lake district

Question 20

Explain the problem faced by blasting

Answer 20

Disrupts locals throigh noise pollution

Question 21

Explain the problme faced by dust on roads

Answer 21

Leaves the area unsightly

Question 22

Give a solution to dust on roads

Answer 22

Hosing lorries and cover with plastic to reduce dust

Question 23

Evaluate the solution to dust on roads

Answer 23

Positive: orads are safer due tk reduced dust

Negative : dust may enter water systems

Question 24

Explain a solution to blasting

Answer 24

Quarrying may only take place at specific times lf the day avoiding early mornings and late evenings

Question 25

Evaluate the solution to blasting

Answer 25

Positive: will not impact most peoples daily lives
Negative: will never suit everyones routinh e.g. nightshift workers