Urban Areas Flashcards
(21 cards)
What was the percentage increase of Islamophobic hate crimes in London in 2017?
The number of Islamophobic hate crimes in London soared by almost 40 per cent in 2017.
There were 1,678 anti-Muslim hate crimes reported in the capital in the year up to January 2018 - up from 1,205 the year before.
Who are often the victims of Islamophobic attacks?
Muslim women are more often the victims as they are easily recognised because of their strict religious dress codes.
What was the increase in the daily average number of reported Islamophobic attacks after the London Bridge terror attack in June 2017?
Figures showed a 40 per cent increase on the daily average number of reported Islamophobic attacks in the capital.
Why is the ability to speak the national language important in UK cities?
The ability for all people in the city to speak the national language is hugely important and is often overlooked.
What challenges do non-English speakers face in UK cities?
Those who can’t speak English struggle to fit in and mix with the local population, making it difficult to find jobs and access healthcare.
What percentage of people in London do not have English as their main language?
22% of people in the city do not have English as their main language.
This is significantly larger than the England and Wales figure.
What is Lyme Regis known for?
Lyme Regis is known for being at the heart of the World Heritage Site known as The Jurassic Coast, one of the most beautiful stretches of coastline in Britain.
What natural processes have shaped the scenery around Lyme Regis?
The scenery has been shaped by constant erosion by the sea and the slipping of cliffs and hills.
What is the condition of the coastal zone on which Lyme Regis is built?
The coastal zone is one of the most unstable and rapidly eroding in Europe.
What coastal management structures have been built in Lyme Regis?
Structures include the famous Cobb sea wall and groynes.
What materials make up the slipped land on which Lyme Regis is built?
The slipped land is made up of unstable clays and sands.
What types of rocks does the slipped land sit on?
The slipped land sits on limestone and clay rocks.
What are some of the coastal management strategies used in Lyme Regis?
Strategies include replenished shingle beach, new jetty, new sea wall and promenade, and rock armour.
What is the environmental impact of beach nourishment in Lyme Regis?
The removal of material from beaches in Northern France for nourishment could potentially add to erosion problems in France.
How often does beach nourishment need to take place in Lyme Regis?
Beach nourishment needs to take place every 3 years.
What is the economic cost of the coastal management strategies in Lyme Regis?
The total cost is £43 million, offering a cost-benefit ratio of around 5:1.
What social benefits do the coastal management strategies provide?
The local community feels more valued, with guaranteed jobs in the tourism industry and less cause for concern.
What disruption occurred during the coastal management works?
There was significant disruption including traffic congestion and lack of access to the beach.
What has happened to the old coastal defenses in Lyme Regis?
The old coastal defenses have been eroded away.
What is happening to some of the houses in Lyme Regis?
Some houses are damaged due to land movement.
What materials were used for the replenished beaches in Lyme Regis?
Materials included 11,000 tonnes of sand, 36,000 tonnes of rock armour, and 71,000 tonnes of beach shingle.
