Geography

How sustainable is my community?

Key Stage 2, Geography, Energy and Sustainability

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How sustainable is my community?

In this lesson, we will be thinking about how sustainable London is compared to Curitiba and Freiburg.

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Q1.How many boroughs are there in London?

32332

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Q2.How much waste was produced by households in London in 2017?

2.7 million tonnes27 million tonnes270 million tonnes

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Q3.Why do London’s recycling schemes not have as much of an impact as the recycling schemes in Freiburg?

Not as many people care about recycling in London as in Freiburg.The recycling schemes in London have not been established for as long as those in Freiburg.The recycling schemes in Freiburg are better than those in London.

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Q4.How many premature deaths were there in London in 2010 due to long-term exposure to pollution?

9409,40094,000

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Q5.Why do a larger proportion of the population use Curitiba's bi-articulated bus system than London's public transport?

The bi-articulated bus system is cleaner than London's public transport networks.The bi-articulated bus system runs more regularly than London's public transport networks.The bi-articulated bus system is more affordable than London's public transport networks.

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How sustainable is my community

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Q1.How many boroughs are there in London?

32332

1/5

Q2.How much waste was produced by households in London in 2017?

2.7 million tonnes27 million tonnes270 million tonnes

2/5

Q3.Why do London’s recycling schemes not have as much of an impact as the recycling schemes in Freiburg?

Not as many people care about recycling in London as in Freiburg.The recycling schemes in London have not been established for as long as those in Freiburg.The recycling schemes in Freiburg are better than those in London.

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Q4.How many premature deaths were there in London in 2010 due to long-term exposure to pollution?

9409,40094,000

4/5

Q5.Why do a larger proportion of the population use Curitiba's bi-articulated bus system than London's public transport?

The bi-articulated bus system is cleaner than London's public transport networks.The bi-articulated bus system runs more regularly than London's public transport networks.The bi-articulated bus system is more affordable than London's public transport networks.

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