URBAN / RURAL FRINGE

Question 1

BROWNFIELD ADV 1

Answer 1

• reduces the loss of countryside and land that might be put to agricultural or recreational use

Question 2

BROWNFIELD ADV 2

Answer 2

• helps to revive old and disused urban areas

Question 3

BROWNFIELD ADV 3

Answer 3

• services, such as water, electricity, gas and sewerage already in place

Question 4

BROWNFIELD ADV 4

Answer 4

• located nearer to main areas of employment, so commuting reduced

Question 5

BROWNFIELD DIS 1

Answer 5

• often more expensive because old buildings have to be cleared and land made free of pollution

Question 6

BROWNFIELD DIS 2

Answer 6

• often surrounded by rundown areas so does not appeal to more wealthy people as residential locations

Question 7

BROWNFIELD DIS 3

Answer 7

• higher levels of pollution; less healthy

Question 8

BROWNFIELD DIS 4

Answer 8

• may not have good access to modern roads

Question 9

GREENFIELD ADV 1

Answer 9

• relatively cheap and rates of house building faster

Question 10

GREENFIELD ADV 2

Answer 10

• the layout is not hampered by previous development so can easily be made efficient and pleasant

Question 11

GREENFIELD ADV 3

Answer 11

• healthier environment

Question 12

GREENFIELD DIS 1

Answer 12

• valuable farm or recreational space lost

Question 13

GREENFIELD DIS 2

Answer 13

• attractive scenery lost

Question 14

GREENFIELD DIS 3

Answer 14

• wildlife and their habitats lost or disturbed

Question 15

GREENFIELD DIS 4

Answer 15

• development causes noise and light pollution in the surrounding countryside

Question 16

GREENFIELD DIS 5

Answer 16

• encourages suburban sprawl