WorksheetsGreenfield Site
Total questions: 11
Worksheet time: 6mins
What is a greenfield site?
An area of land that has never been developed
An area of land that has been previously developed
An area of land used for industrial purposes
An area of land used for agricultural purposes
Which of the following is a drawback of greenfield sites?
They are more expensive to develop
They can harm local wildlife
They have existing infrastructure
They are located in urban areas
What should be considered to avoid harm or mitigate the effects of construction?
Ignoring environmental regulations
Using more land than necessary
Following sustainable practices
Increasing construction noise
Where can approved documents related to building regulations be found?
Local library
Government website
Construction company office
Environmental agency
What is one benefit of starting from scratch on a Greenfield site?
Increased cost and time for infrastructure works
New building can meet future needs and flexibility in the design
Increased pollution and traffic congestion
Local community may not approve of planning
Why is land in rural areas considered cheaper to develop?
Increased cost and time for infrastructure works
Legal and planning constraints are low
Increased pollution and traffic congestion
Local community may not approve of planning
What is a consequence of building on Greenfield land?
Increased pollution and traffic congestion
More pleasant environment and less congestion
New building can meet future needs and flexibility in the design
Land in rural areas tend to be cheaper to develop
What is one way to avoid harming or disturbing protected species during development?
Increase the size of the development
Reduce the size of the development
Ignore the site's habitat features
Carry out construction work at any time
What is one example of a mitigation measure for protecting wildlife during development?
Moving protected species out of the development site
Increasing the development area
Ignoring the presence of wildlife
Building during the breeding season
What is one of the proposals to avoid harming protected species?
Plan for construction work to be carried out at any time
Plan for construction work to be carried out at specific times
Increase the development size
Ignore the site's habitat features
What should be minimized if it is not possible to completely avoid harm to wildlife?
The size of the development
The number of workers
The disruption
The cost of the project
