Topic 8 - UK Challenges Flashcards
What are 2 things that causes the UK’s population to increase?
Natural increase (birth rate being greater than death rate)
Migration
3 ways increase in population creates a pressure on ecosystems.
- Forced to build on greenfield sites, leading to destruction of natural habitats and declining biodiversity.
- Pressure on water supply
- Increased food production intensifies agricultural processes.
How should we tackle sustainable transport? (4)
Improving public transport options.
Congestion charging
Park-ride schemes.
Promoting hybrid and electric cars.
What does ‘two-speed economy’ mean?
Uneven growth of the UK economy, with the south-east developing faster than the rest of the UK.
What was a method the UK government have used to close the economic gap?
Improving transportation links HS2.
2 advantages of building on greenfield sites.
Cheaper land to develop.
More space.
2 disadvantages of building on greenfield sites.
Loss of valuable farmland.
Disruption to habitats.
2 advantages of building on brownfield sites.
Infrastructure already exists, so environment doesn’t suffer more.
Improves landscape.
2 disadvantages of building on brownfield sites.
Contaminated land.
Restrics development.
What are local councils views towards migration?
Concerns about providing health care and education.
What are business owners views towards migration?
Welcome migrant workers to increase workforce.
What is some members of the UK public views on migration?
It might decrease the number of jobs available.
How are the UK’s National Parks managed to be more sustainable?
Uses renewable energy sources.
River restoration projects.
Electric bikes to reduce number of cars on roads.
What is the Environment Agency?
They are responsible for the management of the UK’s rivers and coasts.
How does the Environment Agency manage the river’s and coasts flood risks?
- Monitoring early warnings.
- Soft and hard engineering.
- Strict building regulations.
- Afforestation.
How will climate change effect the UK?
- An increase in precipitation and extreme weather events.
- Rising sea levels will increase the rate of erosion at coasts and coastal flooding, at a cost to the economy.
- Long periods of drought effecting food production and human health.
What are Local scale responses to climate change?
- Walking or using public transport.
- Recycling waste.
- Installing efficient energy devices.
What are National scale responses to climate change?
Government invests in renewable energy sources.
Promote the use of more sustainable practices.
What is the UK’s population expected to reach by 2030?
70.5 million
How have the carbon emissions within the congestion charge zone dropped?
By 20%
How are National Parks being conserved and developed?
- Using renewable energy sources.
- Regular monitoring of historic sites by staff
- Promoting use of electric bikes to reduce number of cars
- River restoration to prevent erosion.
What is the purpose of the Thames barrier?
To protect central London from flooding caused by tidal surges.
How will climate change affect the UK’s temperature?
Rise between 2 and 4 degrees.
