Urbanisation

Question 1

What are the five zones in most cities?

Answer 1

• Central business district
• Shopping areas
• Shopping centers
• Industrial areas
• Space for recreation and leisure

Question 2

What are the functional zones of London?

Answer 2

CBD= Square mile
Shopping areas= West End, Oxford Street and westfield shopping center
Industrial area= Royal park
Residential area= Kensington 
Recreational area= Hyde and Regents park

Question 3

What are the three types of houses?

Answer 3

• Terraced
• Semi-detached
• Detached

Question 4

What are solutions to traffic congestion?

Answer 4

• Buses and QBCs
• Light rail system
• Tram system
• Cycle lanes

Question 5

What are some urban problems seen in Dublin?

Answer 5

• Zones or decline
• Unemployment
• Urban sprawl
• Crime
• Community disruption

Question 6

What is urban renewal?

Answer 6

The refurbishment of old inner city areas. Facilities are improved

Question 7

What is urban redevelopment?

Answer 7

When buildings are knocked down and built up again

Question 8

What are the problems in Sãu Paulo?

Answer 8

• Favelas and crime
• Lack of services
• Traffic congestion