CUE (Mocks) Flashcards
1
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What are urban forms?
A
- Physical characteristics that make up built areas
2
Q
What characteristics make up urban forms?
A
- Density, size, organization and shape
3
Q
What are the types of urban form shapes
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- Linear - settlements appearing in line
- Nucleated - settlements clustered around central point
- Dispersed - no clear pattern
4
Q
What is urban morphology?
A
- The spatial structure & organisation of an urban area
5
Q
Physical factors affecting urban form (5)
A
- Topography
- Climate
- Relief
- Rivers
- Natural resources
6
Q
Human factors affecting urban forms (4)
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- Factories
- Infrastructure
- Transportation
- Demand for housing
7
Q
Definite Sustainable Urban Development
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- Meeting needs of today w/o reducing ability of people in future to meet their needs
8
Q
What factors do sustainable developments need to address?
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- Physical
- Natural
- Economic
- Social
9
Q
Why are most cities unsustainable?
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- Consume 3/4 of world’s resources
- Cities have grown unsustainably
- Large ecological footprint –> Waste & Pollution
10
Q
Give at least 3 factors that help make sustainable cities
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- Effective public transport system
- Building on brownfield sites
- Conserving natural environments and historic buildings
- Schemes to reduce waste –> limit landfills
- Building carbon neutral homes –> e.g. BedZED = housing dev. aiming to be carbon neutral
