Assessment 2

Which of the following are aspects of a sustainable city

• water conservation schemes

• Green space

• Energy conservation schemes

• Waste recycling

• Sustainable transport system

In Newcastle, families getting help to pay for cavity wall and loft insulation is an example of....

• ..water conservation schemes

• ..green space

• ..energy conservation schemes

• ..waste recycling

• ..sustainable transport system

In Newcastle, which of the following are examples of the sustainable transport scheme..?

• The Metro system

• The Metro Centre

• Park and Ride eg Great Park

• Bus Lanes

• Cycle Lanes

What is the main advantage in Newcastle of the metro, bus lanes, cycle lanes, Park and Ride?

• It is cheaper for people

• It is quicker for people

• It means less car use and therefore less pollution

• It allows you to 'stand clear of the doors please'

Why was the London 2012 Olympic bid succesful?

• East London already had good transport links eg Stratford Station

• the officials were bribed by Boris Johnson

• There was a large area of available land

• The diverse population of the area made it attractive to people from all around the world.

• The bid promised to have a lasting legacy and to regenerate the area.

What is the new name of the area of housing and flats which was initially used by the athletes during the Olympics?

• Athletes' Village

• Olympic Village

• International Village

• East Village

Which two of these are new sporting venues used by the public on the Olympic site?

• Dry ski slope

• Velopark ( cycling )

• Aquatics Centre ( swimming )

• Football pitches

Which football team now play at the Olympic Stadium in London?

• Chelsea

• Arsenal

• Tottenham Hotspur

• West Ham United

Which of the following are benefits of the urban regeneration on the old Olympic site in London?

• More affordable housing

• Less unemployment

• Clean soils and waterways

• Open space

• Sporting facilities

The 'International Quarter' a new development of high rise offices has provided how many jobs?

• 5,000

• 10,000

• 25,000

• 50,000