Dereliction (AQA A-Level Geography): Quizzes
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Where are derelict buildings typically found in urban areas?
Where are derelict buildings typically found in urban areas?
Former industrial sites & run-down estates
What caused many people to leave UK inner cities, resulting in derelict buildings?
What caused many people to leave UK inner cities, resulting in derelict buildings?
De-industrialisation in late 20th century
What social impact does dereliction have on house prices in affected areas?
What social impact does dereliction have on house prices in affected areas?
House prices fall
Which health problems did Glasgow research link to proximity to contaminated derelict sites?
Which health problems did Glasgow research link to proximity to contaminated derelict sites?
Low birth weight, heart disease & cancer
What is a brownfield site?
What is a brownfield site?
Land previously used for industrial uses
What % of London's dwellings were built on previously-developed land?
What % of London's dwellings were built on previously-developed land?
98%
Which technique is NOT mentioned as part of land remediation?
Which technique is NOT mentioned as part of land remediation?
Thermal incineration
How many hectares were cleaned for the 2012 London Olympic Games site?
How many hectares were cleaned for the 2012 London Olympic Games site?
350 hectares
How many vacant and derelict lots does Detroit now have?
How many vacant and derelict lots does Detroit now have?
100,000 vacant & derelict lots
How much produce do Detroit's urban farms yield per year?
How much produce do Detroit's urban farms yield per year?
Over six tonnes