Urban changes in cities in the UK leads to a variety of social, economic and environmental opportuinites and challenges

Question 1

distribution

Answer 1

the way in which something is spread over an area

Question 2

population density

Answer 2

measure of the number of people in an area

Question 3

sparse vs dense

Answer 3

places which a sparsely populated contain populations which are spread out, places which are densely populated contain populations which are tightly packed together

Question 4

what is the name of the case study?

Answer 4

Bristol

Question 5

why is Bristol a major city?

Answer 5

-lots of activities
-high tourist population
-landmarks
-by the sea

Question 6

migration

Answer 6

the movement of people from one location to another

Question 7

pull factors of migrating to Bristol

Answer 7

-education
-employment
-quality of life

Question 8

how much of Bristols population growth has been accounted for by international migration?

Answer 8

50%

Question 9

positive impacts migrants have on Bristol

Answer 9

-enriching city’s cultural life
-mainly help to balance ageing population
-contributing to both the local and national economy
-improving the level of skills

Question 10

negative impacts migrants have on Bristol

Answer 10

-challenge of integration into wider community
-the need to provide education for children whose first language is not english
-pressures on housing and employment

Question 11

how is Bristol changing?

Answer 11

-population growing rapidly
-electrification of rail line to London
-network of motorway, road, rail and air connections have made it more accessible

Question 12

deprivation

Answer 12

when an individuals well being falls below a level generally regarded as a reasonable minimum for Britain today

Question 13

types of deprivation

Answer 13

-income
-employment
-health education
-housing and services

Question 14

Crime in Filwood

Answer 14

-vandalism in parks
-1300 crimes caused
-62% of people feel unsafe at night

Question 15

Health in Filwood

Answer 15

-not very many pharmacies
-no healthy lifestyle
-higher death rate
-above average conception rate

Question 16

Education in Filwood

Answer 16

40% GCSE pass rate

Question 17

Activity in Filwood

Answer 17

-lowest participation in active sport and creative activities in the city
-one third of people aged 16-24 are unemployed

Question 18

Crime in Stoke Bishop

Answer 18

only 300 crimes recorded

Question 19

Health in Stoke Bishop

Answer 19

-better healthcare, lower death rate
-fewer than 4% of children live in poverty
-life expectancy is 83 years

Question 20

Education in Stoke Bishop

Answer 20

-95% GCSE pass rate
-50% of the population have a degree or equivalent

Question 21

Activity in Stoke Bishop

Answer 21

-green spaces
-higher quality of life
only 3% of people are unemployed
-81% of housing is over occupied
-highest level of car ownership

Question 22

what are the main causes of pollution in Bristol?

Answer 22

-vehicles
-industry
-office buildings

Question 23

what are the impacts of pollution in Bristol?

Answer 23

respiratory disease

Question 24

what is being done about the atmospheric pollution in Bristol?

Answer 24

-more green spaces
-created a low emission zone
-park & ride schemes

Question 25

how has Bristol managed to increase the amount its recycled?

Answer 25

-reducing amount of waste sent to land fill
-reducing amount of waste generated per household by 15%

Question 26

describe the poo bus strategy

Answer 26

-first bus powered by human and food waste
-runs on bio methane gas produced at sewage treatment works
-can travel up to 300km on one tank of gas

Question 27

challenges of Urban sprawl in Bristol?

Answer 27

-extra cost to tax payer
-increased traffic
-health issues

Question 28

ways to prevent urban sprawl?

Answer 28

-greenbelt legislation

Question 29

gentrification

Answer 29

the character of a poor urban area is changed by wealthier people moving in

Question 30

how has urban growth led to urban sprawl?

Answer 30

-demolition of older areas of slum dwellings have led to an increased demand for new housing
-private houses are built and the cities boundaries are extended outwards

Question 31

advantages of the regeneration of the temple quarter

Answer 31

-local people won’t have as far to travel for work and leisure activities
-roads safer, less cars
-community, leisure and cultural spaces together
-among the highest paid jobs in the country

Question 32

why do we regenerate run down urban areas?

Answer 32

-existing buildings can be put into a range of uses
-land is often disused
-site has already been developed and reduces urban sprawl
-reduces anti social behaviour
-lowers house prices

Question 33

what have they done to regenerate the temple quarter?

Answer 33

-new bridge across river avon
-improved access in and around bristol
-enterprise zone status

Question 34

issues with the temple quarter regeneration

Answer 34

-value for money
-limited access to train station
-house prices have risen