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‘There are more challenges than opportunities associated with improving environmental quality in urban areas.’
To what extent do you agree with this view?
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Sustainable Urban Development (AQA AS Geography): Exam Questions
Exam code: 7036
1 hour5 questions
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Which of the following describes the ecological footprint of an urban area?
A measure of the area of land surrounding a city swallowed up by the process of urban sprawl.
A measure of the sustainability of waste management in an urban area, assessing the balance between landfill and recycling.
The level of biodiversity of an urban area, including the number of plant and animal species living there.
The total area of productive land and water required to produce the resources required and absorb the waste produced in an urban area.
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‘It is clear that the ecological footprint of major urban areas will only increase in the future.’
With reference to an urban area you have studied, how far do you agree with this statement?
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Which of the following describes the concept of liveability?
The changes experienced in western cities in the late twentieth century.
The demands made on global natural resources by individuals or groups of people.
The existing urban population lives without compromising the ability of future populations to live with the same quality of life.
The quality of life is enhanced for people by good access to services which meet their needs.
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‘Environmental issues in urban areas will always emerge despite attempts to be more box sustainable.’
With reference to two contrasting urban areas that you have studied, to what extent do you agree with this statement?
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