Geography Key Words - The Urban Enviroment 4.5 / 5 based on 2 ratings ? GeographyUrban environmentsGCSEAQA Created by: SarahCreated on: 12-01-13 22:23 Carbon Zero Minimal use of resources that create carbon dioxide. Based on energy-efficiency and carbon off-setting. 1 of 24 Ecological Footprint The impact of an individual on the earth 2 of 24 Biofuel Burning wood or other vegetation to produce energy/heat/electricity 3 of 24 Urban Regeneration Improving Social or economic conditions in run down urban areas 4 of 24 Non Government Organisation Organisation that is independent of government control, usually charitable organisations such as Water Aid, Oxfam and Save the Children 5 of 24 Smog Mixture of smoke and fog 6 of 24 Urban Sprawl The outward growth of urban areas 7 of 24 Sustainable Meeting the needs of people without damaging the enviroment 8 of 24 Photo-chemical Smog When smog combines with sunlight to form ozone, causing serious health problems such as breathing problems, eye irritation and vomiting 9 of 24 Squatter Settlements Where people have no legal rights over the land on which they live 10 of 24 Eco-Homes Homes that have minimum impact on the enviroment 11 of 24 Life Expectancy The age a person can expect to live to at the time of birth 12 of 24 Deprived Areas Places where economic/ social/ environmental conditions are very poor 13 of 24 Flood Plain Low-lying area next to a river that is vulnerable to flooding 14 of 24 Self Help Scheme With the help of Governments or charities people take responsibility for improving their own living standards 15 of 24 Megacity A city of 10 million people or more 16 of 24 Suburbs Outlying districts of a town or city, often dominated by housing 17 of 24 Brownfield Land Old industrial/housing area that has become run down/derelict. The buildings can be demolished and the land rebuilt 18 of 24 Mortality Death rate 19 of 24 Integrated Transported System All parts of the system fit together to make it efficient 20 of 24 Slums Often called Shanty Towns in developing countries 21 of 24 Urbanisation The process of urban growth 22 of 24 Deprivation Where a person's quality of life falls below a level that is regarded as the acceptable minimum by the government of a country 23 of 24 Eco-Settlements Settlements that do not harm the enviroment 24 of 24
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