(GC) London

Question 1

How has London changed?

Answer 1

2011: 8.17 million people
2031: almost 10 million people

1694 - Bank of England founded

1939 - Construction of Heathrow

Question 2

Describe the challenge starting with H

Answer 2

(Housing)

In K&C, rent is £2,225 per month. In TH it is £1,400.

500 social/council houses were being built in TH.
200 council houses were being built in K&C.

In TH, 16% of houses are overcrowded.

Question 3

Name 2 facts for each of the 4 challenges London faces

Answer 3

(Housing)
500 social/council houses were being built in TH.
200 council houses were being built in K&C.

In TH, 16% of houses are overcrowded.

(Poverty)
8.8% of residents were unemployed in 2014 in TH.

49% of children in TH live in poverty.

(Transport)
Pollution from cars is bad for health.

3,000 people were seriously injured in accidents in 2012.

(Waste)
From 2012-2014 incineration increased 40% (bad for the environment because of fumes)

From 2015-2016, 32% of household waste was recycled. The target by 2010 was 35%.

Question 4

Where is London?

Answer 4

London is located in England, Europe. It is in the south east of England.

Question 5

What is quality of life like in Tower Hamlets?

Answer 5

(Use the other facts as evidence)

Lower than Kensington and Chelsea, poorer etc.

Question 6

What is quality of life like in Kensington and Chelsea?

Answer 6

(Use the other facts as evidence)

Higher than Tower Hamlets, less poverty.

Question 7

Explain Bedzed

Answer 7

Bedzed is a sustainable community with 100 homes, office space and community facilities.

It is in Beddington, Surrey.

Houses are solar heated water and waste are recycled, and carbon emissions are reduced.

Question 8

Name the 4 challenges London faces

Answer 8

• Poverty
• Housing
• Transport
• Waste

Question 9

Describe the challenge starting with P

Answer 9

8.8% of residents were unemployed in 2014 in TH.

20% of jobs are paid below the London living wage in TH.

49% of children in TH live in poverty.

Question 10

Describe the challenge starting with T

Answer 10

(Transport)

Pollution from cars is bad for health.

3,000 people were seriously injured in accidents in 2012.

More houses need to be built, but better roads are needed first.

Question 11

Describe the challenge starting with W

Answer 11

(Waste)

From 2012-2014 incineration increased 40% (bad for the environment because of fumes)

In 2003/4 17% of waste was recycled. The target by 2010 was 35%.

From 2015-2016, 32% of household waste was recycled.