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Name one way to reduce pollution in the UK

1.) Improved public transport. 2.) Create more cycle routes. 3.) Create Congestion charge zones. 4.) Electric vehicles. 5.) Car sharing schemes

How do right wing political parties view migration to the UK?

Against migration. Right wing parties believe migrants take jobs from British workers and use the UK's social benefits system.

Define Net migration.

Net migration means the difference between the number of people entering and leaving a country.

Name one way to reduce the pressure on the UK ecosystems

1.) Change transport. 2.) Choosing sustainable energy. 3.) Improved education. 4.) Build on brownfield. 5.) Congestion charge.

Does the UK have positive or negative net migration?

Positive (more people entering than leaving).

Name one of the strategies of the National Parks 5 year plan.

1.) Conservation apprentices. 2.) Change transport habits. 3.) Encourage sustainable energy. 3.) Providing funds 4.) Converting old buildings into new premises.

Name one impact a growing population will have effect on UK ecosystems.

1.) Increased building leading to floods. 2.) Destruction of natural habitats. 3.) Increased pollution. 4.) Increase on resources (Food, Water, Energy).

Name an area of disused land that we are allowed to build on?

Brownfield sites

Which UK city has a congestion charge?

London

Name one reason why people migrate

1.) Better job opportunities. 2.) Join family. 3.) Study. 4.) Escape conflict. 5.) Better quality of life. 6.) Safety

How does Business & Government view UK migration generally?

For Migration. Business and government see migration as beneficial as it offers increased workers who help the economy and pay taxes.

When were National Parks first set up?

1951

What is the current population of the UK? (2017)

65 million

How does the Church view UK migration?

For migration. Church believes in multiculturalism and understanding so see UK migration as beneficial to improving society.

Name one advantage of building on greenfield sites.

1.) Land normally cheaper. 2.) Can build faster as layout not hampered by previous development. 3.) Healthy rural environment

Name one advantage of building on a brownfield site

1.) Reduces loss of countryside. 2.) Helps revive old urban areas. 3.) Services (Gas, water, electricity) already in place. 4.) Close to urban centres

Name a technique used to manage flood risks in the UK?

1.) Build dams/reservoirs. 2.) Plant vegetation. 3.) Dredge rivers, raise levees. 4.) Straighten rivers. 5.) Land use zonation 6.) Allow natural flooding

Name one reason for the increased flood hazards in the UK?

1.) Increasing population. 2.) Urban development. 3.) Climate change

Name one disadvantage of building on brownfield sites.

1.) Often more expensive to clear. 2.) Often surrounded by poor run down areas 3.) Higher pollution due to being closer to urban centre.

How many National parks across the UK?

15

Define migration

People moving within or between countries.

What is the two-speed economy?

North/South divide economically. Economic growth is not uniform across the UK. 'Rich' South and 'Poor' North

How can the UK reduced the North/South divide

1.) High Speed Rail 2 (HS2) 2.) Investment in Northern industry & business. 3.) Improved infrastructure

Roughly how many UK properties are at risk of flooding (2017)?

330,000

What other groups do National Parks work with to continue sustainable development?

Land owners, Local businesses, community groups, conservation organisations (National Trust, English Heritage, RSPB etc)

Why were National Parks set up?

1.) Protect areas of beautiful countryside. 2.) Cultural heritage. 3.) Protect wildlife and habitats.

How do local councils view UK migration generally?

Against migration. Increasing pressure on already stretched services such as schools and doctors surgery's.