Birmingham

Question 1

4 environmental challenges of urban growth in Birmingham

Answer 1

1. Dereliction
2. Building on greenfield sites
3. Waste disposal
4. Atmospheric pollution

Question 2

What is dereliction and how is it a challenge in Birmingham

Answer 2

Derelict buildings from manufacturing industry which can become a dump for rubbish ans hazardous waste contaminating soil and groundwater

Question 3

How does building on greenfield sites cause challenges in Birmingham

Answer 3

Building on greenfield sites cause a loss of green space and may make urban sprawl worse. It damages wildlife and habitats

Question 4

How does waste disposal cause challenges in Birmingham

Answer 4

The large population caused by urban growth produces lots of household waste which creates challenges for how to manage and dispose of the waste

Question 5

How does urban growth cause atmospheric pollution and why does this create challenges

Answer 5

The increasing population caused by urban growth means there are more vehicles on roads so there is more greenhouse gas emissions from cars that pollute the city

Question 6

What are 3 social and economic challenges of urban growth in Birmingham

Answer 6

1. Inequalities in housing
2. Education
3. Unemployment

Question 7

How does urban growth cause inequalities in housing and how is this a challenge

Answer 7

The increasing population due to urban growth increases pressure on housing as there is not good enough and affordable housing for everyone

Question 8

How does urban growth create challenges for education

Answer 8

The education is poor in the inner city due to it being an area if deprivation with an ethnically diverse community with limited access to education

Question 9

How does urban growth cause unemployment

Answer 9

The closure of factories in manufacturing industries cause people to lose jobs therefore lead to unemployment

Question 10

Define urban decline

Answer 10

Deterioration of inner city caused by a lack of investment and maintenance

Question 11

What are 4 overall opportunities created by urban growth

Answer 11

1. 5 universities which education 50,000 students
2. Green city with 500 parks create entertainment and wildlife
3. New investment create jobs
4. Internal and national transport links through revamped train station and extended midland metro

Question 12

Whats a social opportunity created by urban growth

Answer 12

Urban growth creates ethnic diversity and allows a mixture of cultures to experience different religions and foods

Question 13

Whats an economic opportunity of urban growth

Answer 13

The bullring shopping centre which includes 140 shops generating employment and tourism

Question 14

Whats an environmental opportunity created by urban frowth

Answer 14

The canals habe been cleaned up and towpaths have been upgraded to encourage people to walk and cycle along canals.