Exam code: 7037
Which of the following would not be an appropriate technique for a sustainable city?
Using green roofs on houses to increase levels of infiltration.
Building a dual carriageway across the city to ease traffic congestion.
Government subsidies to encourage the use of solar panels.
Increasing pedestrianisation to reduce car use.
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What is meant by the ecological footprint of a city?
The total area of land covered by the city's buildings and roads.
The number of parks and green spaces within the city.
The area of land and sea needed to provide the resources the city uses and to absorb its waste.
The distance people have to travel to work each day.
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Outline the three dimensions of sustainability for a city.
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What is meant by the liveability of a city?
The total number of people living in the city.
The amount of money a city earns from tourism each year.
The age of the buildings in the city centre.
The qualities of a city that give its residents a good quality of life.
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Outline the impacts of urban areas on the local and global environment.
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Figure 9 shows information about Babcock Ranch, a proposed sustainable city in Florida, USA.
Figure 9
Factfile:
Babcock Ranch will be the first city in the world powered by solar energy.
Electric vehicles will plug in to recharge at convenient recharging stations all over the community.
Smart Home technology will let residents use equipment in their homes at maximum efficiency.
The city will be connected by an extensive system of greenways and cycle paths.
Homes, parks, offices and shops will all be within walking distance. 7000 hectares of land in the new city will be reserved for natural parks and lakes.
To what extent do the plans for Babcock Ranch shown in Figure 9 illustrate the dimensions of sustainability?
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Figure 6a shows the world’s most liveable cities in 2018.
Figure 6b shows an aerial photograph of Vienna’s suburbs.
Figure 6a
The world’s most liveable cities in 2018
Figure 6b
An aerial photograph of Vienna’s suburbs
Using Figure 6a, Figure 6b and your own knowledge, assess the factors that contribute to cities such as these scoring highly on the liveability index.
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Figure 5 shows the change in life expectancy along the number 83 bus route in Sheffield, a city in the UK. The index of multiple deprivation is also shown on the map.
Figure 5
the change in life expectancy along the number 83 bus route in Sheffield, a city in the UK. The index of multiple deprivation is also shown on the map.
Note: The life expectancy data provided is the average for each ward.
Analyse the data shown in Figure 5.
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To what extent can urban sustainability strategies address the environmental challenges facing cities?
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Study Figure 1, which shows the ecological footprint and biocapacity of four countries.
Figure 1: Ecological footprint and biocapacity of selected countries, global hectares per person
Country | Ecological footprint (global hectares per person) | Biocapacity (global hectares per person) |
|---|---|---|
United States | 8.0 | 3.6 |
United Kingdom | 4.4 | 1.1 |
China | 3.7 | 0.9 |
India | 1.2 | 0.4 |
Analyse the data shown in Figure 1.
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To what extent do you agree that it is impossible to develop a truly liveable, sustainable city?
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'Urban regeneration in Britain since 1979 has evolved to feature more dimensions of sustainability.'
To what extent do you agree with this statement?
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Assess the view that reducing the ecological footprint should be the main aim of sustainable urban development.
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