Urban Sustainability

Question 1

(3)

How is water conserved?

Answer 1

• Not overly taking water that can be replaced by precipitation.
• water schemes -> collecting rainwater: irrigation + install toilets that floods less water.
• water metres - shows how much water is wasted and used.

Question 2

(3)

How is energy conserved?

Answer 2

• Reducing burning of fossil fuels.
• Promote renewable energy
• having governmental requirements.
• maximising public transport by decreasing useage of cars.

Question 3

(4)

How do green spaces provide a sustainable environment?

Answer 3

• preserves natural ecosystems.
• able to reduce the risk of flooding
• more leisure spaces.
• reduces air pollution.

Question 4

(2)

What are some environmtnal issues of traffic?

Answer 4

• Pollution –> releases CO2 -> GHG –> global warming
• releases N2Ox –> combustion –> exothermic –> polluted air.

Question 5

(2)

What are some economical issues of traffic?

Answer 5

• Hard for people to go to work
• Late
• Less income

Question 6

(2)

What are some social issues of traffic?

Answer 6

• Lots of accidents.
• worsens quality of life.

Question 7

What is one scheme of managing traffic?

Answer 7

• DOCKLANDS LIGHT RAILWAY
• automatic train system.
• connects East of London to centre.
• used by 120m people per year.

Question 8

What is one way to manage traffic flow?

Answer 8

• CONGESTION CHARGES
• dissuades people using cars
• persuades using public transport.

Question 9

What is another way to manage traffic flow?

Answer 9

• Ring roads
• keeps traffic away from city centre
• ensures pedestrians have a safer experience.