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The green belt policy in the UK is one of the topics studied in high school Geography. This quiz looks at some of the advantages of the policy - preventing urban sprawl for example - and disadvantages - such as a growth in demand for land leading to a rise in urban house prices.
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A green belt is a distinct area of undeveloped land surrounding specific cities, with the aim of preventing urban sprawl. The Metropolitan Green Belt surrounding London was the first to be proposed in 1935. There are five stated purposes of green belts:
- To prevent the unrestricted sprawl of large built up areas.
- To prevent neighboring towns and cities merging into one another.
- To safeguard the countryside from encroachment.
- To preserve the setting and special character of historic towns.
- To assist in urban regeneration by encouraging the use of brownfield sites.
Stifling the growth of urban areas by restricting development on green belts has lead to brownfield sites becoming a viable alternative for developers looking for a place to build. This in turn reduces the amount of urban decay and promotes urban renewal.
Some people refer to green belts as 'nooses strangling the towns and cities within'. Settlements in the South are finding that the lack of brownfield sites and the restriction placed on expansion by green belts, are together driving up property prices, preventing the next generation from buying homes in the area and forcing them to move away. Commuters may also have a longer journey because of green belts and communities located in the green belt zone may struggle to have planning permission granted for essential services. It could be argued that rising property prices will force people to look at alternatives, including living in cheaper locations in the North with good commuter links to the South. For example, Crewe, in Cheshire, is being proposed as a commuter location if it gets a station on the new high-speed railroad. We may see the growth of other commuter towns which are not encircled by a green belt as yet.
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How do green belts help air quality in the UK? |
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By reducing the total number of houses built |
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By increasing commuter journeys |
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By reducing industry nationwide |
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By providing a forest habitat which reduces air pollution |
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Which of the following is not actively encouraged in a green belt zone? |
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Agriculture |
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Building large industrial units |
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Building for sanitation works |
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Leisure and recreation such as walking and golf courses |
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What percentage of land area is green belt in England alone? |
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91% |
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75% |
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13% |
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2% |
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Why are the bulk of the green belt areas located around London, Birmingham and along the M62 corridor? |
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These are the areas with the largest cities and the greatest potential for urban sprawl |
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These are the only areas without development near the cities |
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They are the locations of the only cities in the UK |
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The local authorities in these cities are more likely to push the limits of the laws and needed extra legislation |
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Why might green belts cause a loss of green spaces and wildlife? |
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People are destroying other green spaces to make up their loss of space |
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Green belt has industries such as forestry and agriculture |
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As housing prices rise, cities like London lose front and backyards |
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The building of roads, water and sewers has destroyed the green belt |
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As housing prices rise in cities trapped by green belt, what might happen to the local population? |
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It becomes dominated by working professionals |
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Families move into the area looking for larger housing |
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The younger members of the population move away to find more affordable housing |
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They become stuck in the area with no chance to move out |
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What does green belt do that has a positive impact for nearby rural communities? |
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Green belt prevents rural communities being absorbed into the city and the land being sold off for property development |
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Green belt drives housing prices up, making rural communities better off |
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Green belt leads to commuters passing through rural communities and contributing the their economy |
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Green belt stifles business expansion for many industries |
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Other than preventing urban sprawl, green belt also provides numerous advantages to urban residents. Which of the following is not an advantage of green belt to urban residents? |
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Higher cost of houses |
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Places for recreation |
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Local agriculture and food |
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Reduces pollution and provides a place to get fresh air |
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Why have some developments been granted planning permission on green belt land? |
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Because the government is bowing to pressure with no real reason |
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Because the lack of housing is causing settlements to stagnate, forcing businesses and the next generation out of the area |
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Only agricultural developments have been granted, such as barns and storage facilities, or roads and tracks to properties |
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To provide jobs and employment for urban residents |
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Which of the following is not a way that green belt can help offset the problems of climate change? |
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Planting of trees to increase carbon capture |
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Developing wetlands to help combat flooding |
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Creating renewable energy supplies |
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Increasing commuter journeys |
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How do green belts help air quality in the UK? |
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By reducing the total number of houses built |
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By increasing commuter journeys |
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By reducing industry nationwide |
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By providing a forest habitat which reduces air pollution |
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Which of the following is not actively encouraged in a green belt zone? |
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Agriculture |
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Building large industrial units |
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Building for sanitation works |
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Leisure and recreation such as walking and golf courses |
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What percentage of land area is green belt in England alone? |
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91% |
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75% |
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13% |
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2% |
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Why are the bulk of the green belt areas located around London, Birmingham and along the M62 corridor? |
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These are the areas with the largest cities and the greatest potential for urban sprawl |
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These are the only areas without development near the cities |
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They are the locations of the only cities in the UK |
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The local authorities in these cities are more likely to push the limits of the laws and needed extra legislation |
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5.
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Why might green belts cause a loss of green spaces and wildlife? |
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People are destroying other green spaces to make up their loss of space |
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Green belt has industries such as forestry and agriculture |
| [x] |
As housing prices rise, cities like London lose front and backyards |
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The building of roads, water and sewers has destroyed the green belt |
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As housing prices rise in cities trapped by green belt, what might happen to the local population? |
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It becomes dominated by working professionals |
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Families move into the area looking for larger housing |
| [x] |
The younger members of the population move away to find more affordable housing |
| [ ] |
They become stuck in the area with no chance to move out |
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What does green belt do that has a positive impact for nearby rural communities? |
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Green belt prevents rural communities being absorbed into the city and the land being sold off for property development |
| [ ] |
Green belt drives housing prices up, making rural communities better off |
| [ ] |
Green belt leads to commuters passing through rural communities and contributing the their economy |
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Green belt stifles business expansion for many industries |
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Other than preventing urban sprawl, green belt also provides numerous advantages to urban residents. Which of the following is not an advantage of green belt to urban residents? |
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Higher cost of houses |
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Places for recreation |
| [ ] |
Local agriculture and food |
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Reduces pollution and provides a place to get fresh air |
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9.
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Why have some developments been granted planning permission on green belt land? |
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Because the government is bowing to pressure with no real reason |
| [x] |
Because the lack of housing is causing settlements to stagnate, forcing businesses and the next generation out of the area |
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Only agricultural developments have been granted, such as barns and storage facilities, or roads and tracks to properties |
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To provide jobs and employment for urban residents |
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Which of the following is not a way that green belt can help offset the problems of climate change? |
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Planting of trees to increase carbon capture |
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Developing wetlands to help combat flooding |
| [ ] |
Creating renewable energy supplies |
| [x] |
Increasing commuter journeys |
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