VERIFIED ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS| GRADE A+
2026.
Why is London nationally important - CORRECT ANSWERS- Generates 22% of
UK GDP, UKs Capital and most populace city, Largest and Wealthiest city
in UK
Why is London internationally important - CORRECT ANSWERS- International
transport links allowing trade, City attracts investment, The headquarters
of many large international corporations located there, has global
influence, generates lots of money and a large number of job opportunities
Why is London growing so rapidly - CORRECT ANSWERS- Has a younger
population that are more likely to have children, migrants from around
world add to population
What are the challenges of urbanisation in London - CORRECT ANSWERS-
Congestion, Rising house prices, poverty and crime, overcrowding, urban
sprawl, pollution
What is urban sprawl and its disadvantages - CORRECT ANSWERS-
Expansion of a city onto greenbelt land, decreases biodiversity and
destroys habitats
What is Crossrail - CORRECT ANSWERS- A underground railway from east to
west London
What are the advantages of Crossrail - CORRECT ANSWERS- Reduces
commuter time, more people using public transport means less
congestion and pollution (causes 4000 premature deaths a year)
What are the disadvantages of Crossrail - CORRECT ANSWERS- Expensive to
build, went over initial budget
, What is urban greening - CORRECT ANSWERS- Adding more green spaces in
cities
What percentage of London is green spaces - CORRECT ANSWERS- around
50%
What are the advantages of urban greening - CORRECT ANSWERS- cleaner
air, recreation, improves mental health, increases biodiversity
What are some examples of areas in London that have been regenerated -
CORRECT ANSWERS- London Docklands (Canary Wharf) , Shoreditch
What are advantages of regeneration - CORRECT ANSWERS- provides jobs,
boosts economy
What is regeneration - CORRECT ANSWERS- Improving an area
What is the hi tech industry area of Shoreditch called - CORRECT ANSWERS-
Silicon Roundabout
What are the opportunities of urbanisation in London - CORRECT ANSWERS-
Crossrail, urban greening, regeneration, employment, education
What are the economic impacts of Olympic Park and East Village - CORRECT
ANSWERS- improved transportation, created jobs, 35 small independent
shops cafes bars restaurants have been built, multiplier effect
How many jobs were created by Olympic Park and East Village - CORRECT
ANSWERS- 12,000 permanent jobs and thousands of temporary ones
What are the social impacts of Olympic Park and East Village - CORRECT
ANSWERS- Encouraged sport and healthy lifestyles, new homes schools
health and community facilities
How many homes created in Olympic Park - CORRECT ANSWERS- 9000