Sustainable urban living

This lesson explores the concept of sustainable urban living, with focus given to water, energy, waste and green space.

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

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Q1.Anfield needed regenerating because...

There was up to 9% unemployment. The area was part of the docks. Anfield had been invested in heavily in the past and more investment was needed.

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Q2.The Anfield Project was invested in by which of these groups? (Choose 3).

Select three (3) boxes

Liverpool FC. Liverpool City Council. Everton FC. Your Housing Group.

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Q3.How much money has been invested in Anfield?

£40 million. £36 million. £22 million.

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Q4.The environment has been improved in Anfield, including....

Alfred Park. Charles Park. Stanley Park.

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Q5.How many derelict houses have been refurbished as part of the project?

300 (600 more planned). 350 (650 more planned). 400 (700 more planned).

5/5

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

Before we start this lesson, let’s see what you can remember from this topic. Here’s a quick quiz!

Q1.Anfield needed regenerating because...

There was up to 9% unemployment. The area was part of the docks. Anfield had been invested in heavily in the past and more investment was needed.

1/5

Q2.The Anfield Project was invested in by which of these groups? (Choose 3).

Select three (3) boxes

Liverpool FC. Liverpool City Council. Everton FC. Your Housing Group.

2/5

Q3.How much money has been invested in Anfield?

£40 million. £36 million. £22 million.

3/5

Q4.The environment has been improved in Anfield, including....

Alfred Park. Charles Park. Stanley Park.

4/5

Q5.How many derelict houses have been refurbished as part of the project?

300 (600 more planned). 350 (650 more planned). 400 (700 more planned).

5/5

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How can urban areas be made more sustainable?

This quiz will assess your knowledge of the methods used to make urban areas more sustainable.

Q1.The term 'sustainability' means...

Actions that meet the needs of people in the future. Actions that meet the needs of people in the present without harming the needs of those in the future. Actions that meet the needs of people in the present.

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Q2.Two methods used to help conserve water are... (choose 2)

Select two (2) boxes

Installing toilets that flush less water. Charging people for an estimated use, rather than for their actual use. Installing water meters. Giving people the ability to take water from rivers and streams when they need to.

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Q3.Reducing the use of fossil fuels can be achieved through...

Promoting the use of non-renewable energy sources. Encouraging people to use their cars more. Ensuring that new homes meet energy efficiency standards.

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Q4.Reducing the amount of waste sent to landfill can be achieved through...

Websites that offer items for free rather than being thrown away. Charging people to recycle materials. Encouraging the use of single use plastic.

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Q5.The benefits of creating green spaces are... (choose 2).

Select two (2) boxes

Reduction of air pollution through creating pockets of clean air. Reduction of flooding by increasing interception and infiltration. Provision of open space for young people to gather for parties. Having spaces for people to camp.

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How can urban areas be made more sustainable?

This quiz will assess your knowledge of the methods used to make urban areas more sustainable.

Q1.The term 'sustainability' means...

1/5

Q2.Two methods used to help conserve water are... (choose 2)

Select two (2) boxes

2/5

Q3.Reducing the use of fossil fuels can be achieved through...

Promoting the use of non-renewable energy sources. Encouraging people to use their cars more. Ensuring that new homes meet energy efficiency standards.

3/5

Q4.Reducing the amount of waste sent to landfill can be achieved through...

Websites that offer items for free rather than being thrown away. Charging people to recycle materials. Encouraging the use of single use plastic.

4/5

Q5.The benefits of creating green spaces are... (choose 2).

Select two (2) boxes

5/5

Lesson summary: Sustainable urban living

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Sustainable urban living

Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

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How can urban areas be made more sustainable?

How can urban areas be made more sustainable?

Lesson summary: Sustainable urban living

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