London - MEDC- Environmental & Social issues 0.0 / 5 ? GeographyCase studiesA2/A-levelOCR Created by: StevenFoxCreated on: 09-04-16 20:10 London is ----nd out of 215 most polluted city London is 102nd nd out of 215 most polluted city 1 of 17 What two physical factors affect wind air pollution settling in London? Natural basin + prevailing winds heading east towards Scandanavia 2 of 17 The decline of what two types of industry have led to huge drops in pollution & waste? decline of heavy industry and ports 3 of 17 On what road can you find a huge influx of traffic? M25, a huge ring road circling all of London 4 of 17 What are the names of the two airports in close proximity to London? Heathrow & Luton 5 of 17 Why would population density be falling in London? Urban - Rural migration 6 of 17 Why do people no longer use coal in their homes? Rising quality of housing & technology 7 of 17 Which act sets about making strict pollution laws? The Clean Air Act 8 of 17 What do lorry drivers receive if their vehicles exceed limits? A fine 9 of 17 Whats the name of the tax that the London council employs on vehicles in the CBD area? The Congestion Charge 10 of 17 What percentage fall of emissions has the congestion charge led to? Around 20% fall in emissions in the area 11 of 17 What has the promotion of recycling policy led to? Around 20% rise in domestic recycling 12 of 17 How many people does the excess of Nitrious Oxide levels, that are above EU regulations affect? Around 300,000 people 13 of 17 What is London often referred to, being the reason why noise is trapped in the city? an 'Urban Canyon' 14 of 17 Which animal has returned to the Thames? Salmon 15 of 17 Why has water pollution been vastly reduced? New sewage plants 16 of 17 How much of London's waste is put into landfill Around 70% - Most of which are outside of the city 17 of 17
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