Quiz on Urban Geography

What is the term used to describe the area where green, open spaces meet the built-up areas of towns and cities?

• Urban sprawl

• Urban fringe

• Green belts

• Brownfield sites

Which of the following is a push factor for people/businesses leaving central urban areas?

• Land is cheaper so houses are larger and have gardens

• Closeness to main roads and motorways allows for quicker and easier customer contacts

• Housing is old, congested and relatively expensive

• Changing working patterns thanks to technology

What is a pull factor that attracts businesses to the rural-urban fringe?

• There are various forms of environmental pollution

• Access for heavy goods vehicles is limited or difficult, adding to congestion and air pollution

• Closeness to main roads and motorways allows for quicker and easier customer contacts

• Brownfield sites are expensive to build on due to the added costs of cleaning the land

What is one of the causes of urban sprawl?

• Development of green belts

• Regeneration using brownfield sites

• Population growth increasing demand for housing

• Loss of traditional 'green spaces'

Which of the following is an issue related to urban sprawl?

• Improved air quality due to more green spaces

• Decreased emissions due to reduced car dependency

• Loss of farmland to build new homes

• Better opportunities for urban wildlife

What is one of the main characteristics of commuter towns?

• They are mostly made up of industrial areas.

• They are characterized by being mostly made up of homes, schools, and retail outlets.

• They are located far away from cities and employment areas.

• They have a high risk of developing squatter settlements.

Which area in England is particularly noted for having commuter towns with villages that are on or near major train lines into London?

• The North West of England

• The South East of England

• The Midlands

• The South West of England

What is a greenbelt?

• A type of commuter town

• A protected area of countryside where development is restricted

• A newly developed urban area

• A brownfield site ready for construction

What is a disadvantage of developing on farmland areas?

• It can lead to a decrease in local house prices.

• It can lead to people losing their income as farmers and loss of wildlife.

• It can lead to improved public transport and social facilities.

• It can lead to a reduction in pollution and congestion.

What is one of the advantages of brownfield site developments?

• They are often more expensive because old buildings must be cleared.

• They reduce the risk of squatter settlements.

• They encourage further suburban sprawl.

• They lack access to public transport.