Sustainable cities Flashcards
1
Q
Name 2 benefits of green walls.
A
improves air quality by removing CO2 from the atmosphere.
photosynthesis adds water vapour to the atmosphere, cooling it down.
2
Q
Name one royal park in London
A
Hyde park
3
Q
What is ‘urban greening’?
A
increasing the amount of green space in a space and preserving whats there
4
Q
How many royal parks are there in London?
A
8
5
Q
When was Hyde Park created?
A
1637
6
Q
What are ‘floating gardens’?
A
Barges that have been turned into gardens on the thames
7
Q
Name 2 benefits of floating gardens.
A
They increase biodiversity in the city.
They provide new natural habitats in the city.
8
Q
Which building has London’s Sky Garden?
A
The Walkie Talkie Building
9
Q
How many hectares is Hyde park?
A
142
