Urban Problems (2nd Yr)

Question 1

What do we call the busiest times on the roads and when do they occur?

Answer 1

Rush hour
(8 a.m-9a.m) (5p.m-6p.m)

Question 2

Name and describe 3 solutions to traffic problem.

Answer 2

1.Bus lanes-reduce traffic
2.Light rail system-reduce traffic (Dart in Dublin)
3.Tram system-fast and efficient way to get across the city (Lúas in Dublin)

Question 3

What is urban decay?

Answer 3

Derelict property’s in cities this means they have been abandoned and have fallen into disrepair.

Question 4

Name and describe TWO solutions to the problem of urban decay?

Answer 4

1.Urban Renewal- improvements of old inner-city areas are upgraded or developed
2.Urban Redevelopment- when old houses, flats, shops, offices or car parks are knocked down and forms another business.

Question 5

What is Urban Sprawl?

Answer 5

Urban sprawl is when houses are kept being built and there is a lack of facilities for the people living in these houses

Question 6

What solutions can solve Urban Sprawl?

Answer 6

Building new towns with facilities e.g school,medical centre and shops and greenery