living in Japan( including the London estuary )

Question 1

What do you think “reclaimed land” means

Answer 1

Reclaimed land is land that was underwater but has been recovered from the sea or river to make it usable

Question 2

What are the key benefits of land reclamation in Japan?

Answer 2

Land reclamation in Japan helps create more land for homes to support growing population ,open more public spaces and businesses.

Question 3

What is an estuary?

Answer 3

An estuary is a enclosed body of water where freshwater from rivers and streams mixes with saltwater from the sea.

Question 4

What does an estuary have that is important to wildlife?

Answer 4

It has tidal waters, and
waterlogged areas,
important for wildlife.

Question 5

What is the London estuary?

Answer 5

The London Estuary is where the tidal waters from the North Sea meet the freshwater of the Thames, east of London.

Question 6

What are the benefits of building an airport on the London estuary?

Answer 6

1. The estuary has large, open areas suitable for a new airport, avoiding overcrowded city locations.
2. A new airport could create jobs and attract more businesses to the region, boosting the local economy.
   3.Since the airport would be further away from London, fewer people would be disturbed by airplane noise.

Question 7

What are the challenges of building an airport on London estuary?

Answer 7

1. Environmental Damage.
2. High Costs.
3. Flooding Risk.

Question 8

What are the environmental impacts of land reclamation?

Answer 8

Harm to Marine Life, Water Pollution, Loss of Natural Habitats.