Urban problems and solutions

Which of the following is a cause of traffic congestion in cities?

• Increased car ownership

• Narrow roads

• All roads heading into CBD creating a bottleneck

• All of the above.

Removing cars from areas of the city centre to reduce traffic in the CBD is called...

• Congestion Charge

• Car-Pooling

• Park & Ride Scheme

• Pedestrianisation

Comprehensive redevelopment is...

• ...when all buildings are knocked down and the area is completely rebuilt.

• ...the renovation of existing housing and improvement of the environment & economy.

Urban regeneration is...

• ...when all buildings are knocked down and the area is completely rebuilt.

• ...the renovation of existing housing and improvement of the environment & economy.

What urban problem is shown in the photo?

• Worn-out building

• Urban decay

• Poor hygienic condition

• Lack of facilities

What urban problem is shown in the figure?

• High rent

• Housing problem

• Not enough land

• Huge population

What urban problem is shown in the figure?

• Air pollution

• Land pollution

• Noise pollution

• Water pollution

The photo below shows the main source of air pollution in China. What is it?

• Factories

• Household

• Vehicles

• Power plant

The photo below shows the main source of air pollution in Hong Kong. What is it?

• Factories

• Household

• Vehicles

• Power plant

What urban problem is shown in the photo?

• Air pollution

• Solid waste

• Noise pollution

• Water pollution