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WorksheetsRural-urban fringe
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
What is the rural urban fringe?
A zone of mixed land uses on the edge of the city merging with the countryside
The central business district of a city
A fully developed urban area with no green spaces
A protected natural reserve
What is urban sprawl?
The expansion of public transportation systems
The migration of people from urban to rural areas
The development of industrial zones in a city
The spread of an urban area into the countryside
How many houses are planned to be built on the edge of Kirklees?
Over two thousand
300
35
250
What kind of land is being used for new industrial units on the edge of Wakefield?
Brownfield land
Urban land
Greenfield land
Protected land
What is one environmental impact of urban sprawl mentioned in the text?
Increased air quality
Decreased risk of flooding
Loss of biodiversity
More green spaces
What is a social impact of developing the rural urban fringe?
Increased educational facilities
Reduced opportunities for country walks
Improved global connectivity
Decreased cost of living
What is an economic impact of the new housing developments?
Decrease in property values
Increase in tourism
Landowners losing their source of income from farming
Reduction in unemployment rates
What infrastructure is already under pressure due to previous developments?
Public parks
Shopping malls
International airports
Local schools
What has the government done regarding new housing and developments?
Prohibited urban sprawl
Increased taxes on new developments
Banned the use of greenfield sites
Relaxed some rules around the use of greenfield sites
Why are places in the rural urban fringe attractive for living?
They have higher crime rates
They are on the edge of the city and offer a mix of urban and rural qualities
They offer more cultural activities
They are closer to industrial areas
