Sustainable urban living
AQA GCSE Geography revision on Sustainable urban living. Aligned to the AQA GCSE Geography 8035 specification. This bank has 10 practice questions on this topic.
Sample questions (3 of 10)
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Question 1
Which of the following is a primary goal of sustainable urban living?
- A) Increasing car ownership
- B) Maximising energy consumption
- C) Reducing the ecological footprint
- D) Promoting urban sprawl
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Answer: Reducing the ecological footprint
Sustainable urban living focuses on meeting the needs of current residents without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. By reducing the ecological footprint, cities aim to use resources more efficiently and minimise waste production.
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Question 2
What is the main purpose of a green belt in an urban area?
- A) To provide space for industrial factories
- B) To prevent urban sprawl
- C) To increase traffic congestion
- D) To facilitate high-density housing developments
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Answer: To prevent urban sprawl
Urban sprawl occurs when cities expand into surrounding countryside, leading to increased car dependency and loss of natural habitats. Green belts act as a policy tool to restrict this outward growth, encouraging the redevelopment of brownfield sites within the city instead.
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Question 3
What term is used to describe the reuse of land that has previously been developed?
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Answer: Brownfield
Using brownfield sites is a key strategy for sustainable urban living as it protects greenfield land from development. It also helps to improve urban areas by cleaning up derelict or contaminated land.
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