Figure 3: Urban expansion around London, United Kingdom Central Londoninner suburbsouter suburbsGreen Beltcommuter settlementUnderground / rail lineKey: red...
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Figure 3: Urban expansion around London, United Kingdom
Use Figure 3 and your knowledge of London, United Kingdom.
(a) Identify the protected area between the outer suburbs and the commuter settlement. (3 marks)
(b) Identify the transport feature shown beneath the built-up area. (3 marks)
(c) Identify the area with the tallest buildings in Figure 3. (3 marks)
(d) State one purpose of London’s Green Belt. (3 marks)
(e) State one reason why some people live in a commuter settlement outside London. (3 marks)
(f) Explain how public transport can help London accommodate a growing urban population more sustainably. (5 marks)
Answer Details
(a) The Green Belt. (b) An Underground or rail line. (c) Central London. (d) The Green Belt helps limit the outward spread of the built-up area; it also protects open land and can prevent nearby settlements merging. (e) Housing outside London may be cheaper or larger, while rail services allow people to travel to jobs in London. (f) High-capacity public transport, such as the Underground, buses and rail, moves many people using less road space than private cars. This can reduce congestion, journey delays and emissions from traffic. Good transport connections also make it possible to build higher-density housing close to stations, reducing pressure to expand onto greenfield land. Residents can reach work, schools, shops and services without needing to own a car, so resources and urban land can be used more efficiently.
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