5.6, 5.7 Questions Flashcards
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London is linked with rural areas around it, such as:
Surrey, Kent, Essex
Interdependence means
The dependance that two or more things have on eachother
Explain what sustainability is
The avoidance of the depletion of natural resources in order to maintain an ecological balance
What is the difference between regeneration and rebranding?
Rebranding is when a city or area re-images itself in an attempt to regenerate and improve
While regeneration is improving a run down area
Explain the positives of regeneration and rebranding
It brings new job opportunities to the area and new housing, which improved the local economy, and it attracts investors, along with improving environmental quality
Who are the winners and loses of a regeneration scheme?
Winners: investors, people looking to move to the area, large companies looking to set up
Losers: local people living there, local smaller businesses,
Explain how London and rural areas are interdependent in their labour
Many of London’s workers commute from rural areas
Explain how London has been made more sustainable
Low emissions have been introduced in London to prevent emissions, recycling has also been encouraged.