Urban Microclimates

Question 1

What policy has come into London to help prevent pollution

Answer 1

The ultra low emission zone

Question 2

What is Londons ULEZ

Answer 2

Cars which are older and more polluting are being charged to enter certain areas inside london

Question 3

Ow many vehicles wil be affected by the charge everyday

Answer 3

40000

Question 4

What are the criticisms around the ULEZ for businesses

Answer 4

The additional cost burden may cause customers not to travel into certain areas in London to avoid the charge

This results in less revenue for small businesses , meaning some will have to close down

Question 5

How much will the ULEZ decrease the toxic emissions by road transport by

Answer 5

45 percent in two years

Question 6

What ares some positive effects of the ULEZ

Answer 6

27000 non complaint vehicles have been taken off the roads ,

11 percent drop in number of cars entering central London

Question 7

What are three ways London is trying to reduce pollution

Answer 7

London congestion charge

ULEZ

bicycle hire scheme

Question 8

What are some information about the London congestion charge

Answer 8

15 pound per day tax for cars in central London in peak times Monday to Friday

First 999 vehicles don’t have to pay

Electric cars get a discount

Discourages people travelling in a car

Question 9

What are some positives about the London congestion charge

Answer 9

Raises money for council - can be reinvested into area
Local people get 90 percent discount

Question 10

What are the negatives about the London congestion charge

Answer 10

Tourists hiring cars have to pay
Delivery vehicles for businesses have to pay
15 pound is a lot of money

Question 11

What are some positives of the boris bike scheme

Answer 11

2 pound for a whole 24 hours-cheap
Pas as you go
Use an app to find bikes near you

Question 12

What are some negatives about the boris bike scheme

Answer 12

No helmet provided - unsafe
Mostly in tourist areas - not accessible to everyone
Not suitable for all ages

Question 15

What is 2 most common reasons for the urban heat island effect

Answer 15

Less evapotranspirstion - less vegetation mean little transpiration and water is removed by drainage systems

Less evapotranspirstion means higher temperatures

Question 16

How are winds affected by buildings in urban areas and what is the canyon effect

Answer 16

Wind in urban area is usually slower since tall buildings create friction which slows it down

Canyon effect - You get powerful gusts of wind when wind is channeled down streets

Question 17

Why is there more rain and thunderstorms in urban areas ?

Answer 17

The UHI effect means the air is warmer and can therefore hold more water- air rises and causes rainfall

Dust and pollution causes water to condense around them- encouraging clouds to form rather than allowing the warm , moist air to disperse