Fig. 1 is a plan prepared for a new housing neighbourhood on the edge of Islamabad. It includes apartment blocks, a bus route, a cycle path, trees and an ar...
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Fig. 1 is a plan prepared for a new housing neighbourhood on the edge of Islamabad. It includes apartment blocks, a bus route, a cycle path, trees and an area for collecting rainwater. Planners must meet the needs of a growing population while limiting traffic congestion, energy use and climate change emissions.
(a) Identify one feature in Fig. 1 designed to reduce private-car use. [1]
(b) Describe two ways trees can improve the quality of life in the neighbourhood. [2]
(c) Explain three reasons why rainwater collection is important for sustainable urban development. [3]
Answer Details
(a) Bus route / cycle path / pedestrian paths [1] (b) Any two: trees provide shade and lower local temperatures [1]; absorb carbon dioxide [1]; improve air quality by trapping particles [1]; provide habitat or recreation space [1]. (c) Any three: reduces demand on treated mains water [1]; can be used for gardens or cleaning [1]; reduces surface run-off and flood risk [1]; provides some supply during shortages [1]; reduces energy needed to pump and treat water [1].
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