Y10 Environmental Challenges in Leeds

What is one environmental benefit of building on brownfield sites?

• Reduces the need to develop greenfield sites.

• Increases urban sprawl.

• Decreases property values.

• Increases pollution.

What is a characteristic of greenfield sites?

• They are often on disused or derelict land.

• They are cheaper to build on.

• They are more available in the North and Midlands.

• They are more expensive to build on.

What is a disadvantage of building on brownfield sites?

• They are cheaper to build on.

• They are often on disused or derelict land.

• They are more expensive to build on.

• They encourage urban sprawl.

What is the purpose of the ash left after the process at the RERF?

• Used as fertilizer

• Recycled as construction aggregate

• Disposed of in landfills

• Converted into fuel

How much money does delivering waste to the RERF save the city annually?

• £5 million

• £6 million

• £7 million

• £8 million

What does RERF stand for in the context of waste management in Leeds?

• Recycling and Energy Recovery Facility

• Renewable Energy Resource Facility

• Recycling and Environmental Resource Facility

• Renewable Energy Recovery Facility

What is the significance of using the RERF in Leeds?

• It helps manage waste effectively

• It increases pollution

• It reduces energy consumption

• It creates more waste

What is migration?

• The movement of people from one place to another

• The process of urbanization

• The increase in birth rates

• The decline in population

What is Waste management?

• A site that has never had any building development take place on it.

• A site with previous development on it.

• The growth of urban areas into rural areas.

• Refers to the various schemes to manage and dispose of wastes.