Part 6: Improving quality of life in London Flashcards
1
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- How has East London been redeveloped through culture and leisure?
A
a. Building the Olympic stadiums
2
Q
- What is rebranding?
A
a. When a city improves its image to attract people
3
Q
- How has London been rebranded?
A
a. New houses and offices
b. New transport links
4
Q
- What are the effects of rebranding and regeneration in London?
A
a. More people are moving back to London
b. More jobs
c. Improved environment e.g. the Olympic Park
5
Q
- What is happening to the density of London?
A
a. Rising
6
Q
- What are the problems with the changes in London?
A
a. High cost of living
7
Q
- What is sustainability?
A
a. When people live in a way which is good for people and the environment now and in the future
8
Q
- What are the transport problems in London?
A
a. Too many cars
b. Public transport is crowded
9
Q
- What are problems with housing?
A
a. Not enough housing
b. Too expensive
10
Q
- What is the problem with energy?
A
a. Houses are not energy efficient
11
Q
- What is the problem with green space?
A
a. There is not enough
12
Q
- What is the problem with waste?
A
a. 34% of waste is recycled
13
Q
- Name a solution to the problem of transport in London
A
a. Congestion charge
b. Hybrid buses
c. Charging for electric cars
d. Companies encourage people to work at home
14
Q
- Name a solution to the problem of housing in London
A
a. The city government helps people on low wages to buy houses
15
Q
- Name a solution to the problem of energy efficiency in London
A
a. Insulating houses to save heat
