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When the roads are full of traffic we call it congestion.

Traffic

Cars, lorries and buses help us travel, but they also create problems. This quiz explores how traffic affects air pollution, noise, safety and life in busy places.

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Fascinating Fact:

Heavy traffic can cause air pollution, as engines release gases and tiny particles that can harm people and the environment.

In KS2 Geography, pupils find out how traffic affects places and people. They explore how roads, vehicles, and journeys link to air pollution, noise, congestion, and choices about how we travel.

Key Terms

Traffic: The flow of vehicles, such as cars, lorries, and buses, moving along roads.
Air pollution: Harmful gases and tiny particles released into the air that can damage health and the environment.
Congestion: When there are so many vehicles on the road that they move slowly or have to stop.

Frequently Asked Questions (Click to see answers)

How does traffic cause air pollution?

Traffic causes air pollution when engines burn fuel and release gases and tiny particles into the air. These can make the air dirty and may irritate people’s lungs and eyes.

What problems can heavy traffic cause in towns and cities?

Heavy traffic can lead to air pollution, loud noise, slower journeys, and more risk of accidents. It can also make streets feel less safe and pleasant for walkers and cyclists.

How can we reduce traffic and pollution near schools?

People can walk, cycle, or scoot instead of driving short journeys, share cars, use buses, and support school streets where cars are limited at busy times.

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1 .

When a lot of traffic has built up causing problems what do we call it?

Confusion

Congestion

Chaos

Constitute

Congestion causes traffic jams

2 .

Which of these is NOT a consequence of congestion?

More fumes pollute the air

Noise

Petrol is expensive

More difficult to cross the road

The price of petrol is due to how much or how little of it there is

3 .

How could congestion be eased?

Make more cars

Build new roads

Close roads

Build new car parks

More roads would provide alternative routes for vehicles so the roads already there would become less busy

4 .

What problems do building new roads cause for the environment?

Congestion

Greenhouse gases increase

Fields and other habitats are destroyed

Fumes pollute the air

Fields have to be dug up to make way for new roads

5 .

Which of these measures does NOT help to relieve congestion?

Walk on short journeys

Car share

Use public transport

Fasten your seat belt in the car

Although you MUST wear your seat belt in the car as this may save your life in case there is a crash, this does not help relieve congestion

6 .

What type of fuel does traffic use?

Fossil fuels such as petrol and diesel

Solar

Wind

Nuclear

Petrol and diesel are extracted from the ground by oil wells and oil rigs

7 .

What problem is caused by burning fossil fuels?

The roads wear out

They are expensive

Greenhouse gases increase

Traffic jams

Greenhouse gasses are responsible for warming the atmosphere

8 .

What alternative fuel is being introduced for cars?

Solar

Wind

Pedal power

Electric

Electric power is cleaner than petrol and diesel, though is not as convenient to use yet

9 .

What is a traffic problem especially in towns and cities?

Lack of petrol stations

Price of petrol

Parking

Too many red cars

The lack of available land means that parking spaces can be very expensive

10 .

Which of these measures help to relieve the problems of cars in cities?

Higher road tax

More expensive petrol

Congestion charges

Electric cars

Durham was the first UK city to introduce a Congestion Charge in 2002. London followed a year later

Author: Amanda Swift (Primary School Teacher & Educational Content Developer)

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