20 Mark map question

Question 1

relief

Answer 1

how will the slope and shape of the land affect building costs etc.

Question 2

aspect*

Answer 2

what direction is the site facing

Question 3

Accessibility

Answer 3

how easy is it to get there, and for construction vehicles

Question 4

Workforce

Answer 4

are there towns nearby for customer base/work force. are there any uni’s nearby to provide a skilled workforce

Question 5

Expenses

Answer 5

obstacles, what would be needed to overcome them

Question 6

Flooding

Answer 6

risk of flooding

Question 7

Habitat destruction

Answer 7

habitat that might be destroyed and impact on wildlife and/or climate change

Question 8

Existing infrastructure

Answer 8

are there any buildings in the area which could be used to redovelop instead.

Question 9

Farmland

Answer 9

Are there any farms affected by the development, impact on animals and farmer.

Question 10

Conflicts

Answer 10

land use conflicts created (e.g farmers/tourists)

Question 11

Pollution

Answer 11

noise/visual/light/air pollution

Question 12

Jobs

Answer 12

will it create jobs/boost the economy

Question 13

Tourism

Answer 13

will it bring tourism to the area

Question 14

Traffic congestion

Question 15

Compensation

Answer 15

are people going to need compensation for being displaced

Question 16

Climate change

Answer 16

is the development going to have any impact on climate change

Question 17

wildlife*

Answer 17

what impact will the development have on local wildlife

Question 18

Map evidence (use it!)