Urban Growth and the Expansion of Cities (Leaving Cert Geography): Quizzes
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What does urban growth encompass?
What does urban growth encompass?
Population, economy & land expansion
What is urban sprawl?
What is urban sprawl?
Uncontrolled expansion into rural areas
Which factor causes urban sprawl?
Which factor causes urban sprawl?
Enhanced transport & car ownership
What is an impact of urban sprawl?
What is an impact of urban sprawl?
Loss of greenfield land
What percentage of the Dutch population lives in the Randstad?
What percentage of the Dutch population lives in the Randstad?
40%
What is Rotterdam's main function in the Randstad?
What is Rotterdam's main function in the Randstad?
Major port city
What is the Greenheart in the Randstad?
What is the Greenheart in the Randstad?
Central agricultural & recreation area
How does the Randstad limit urban expansion?
How does the Randstad limit urban expansion?
Buffer zones to protect green spaces
What percentage of Ireland's population lives in the Greater Dublin Area?
What percentage of Ireland's population lives in the Greater Dublin Area?
30%
Which planned towns help address Dublin's urban sprawl?
Which planned towns help address Dublin's urban sprawl?
Tallaght and Adamstown
What is the population of the Rhine-Ruhr urban region?
What is the population of the Rhine-Ruhr urban region?
Approximately 11 million
What is the purpose of green belts in urban planning?
What is the purpose of green belts in urban planning?
Protect rural landscapes from sprawl