Cranfield University

Population infrastructure - Quiz

Answer each question below, then choose Check answers to see your score. You can reveal the correct responses after marking.

1 Which of these activities means a long-term loss of soil resources?

Running a fish farm Construction of roads and houses Planting grass to cover the soil

2 Why does some soil inevitably get covered with development?

We do need somewhere to live We have too many unused fields It keeps builders in work

3 Where do you find the greatest areas of soil loss?

In town and city centres In small villages Near rabbit warrens

4 World population is increasing fast. What balance is needed for sensible building policies?

We all need somewhere to live We all need food to eat Both of the above

5 Which of these factors lead to greater urbanisation?

Housing, and greater mobility It is warmer living in towns Greater use of information technology (IT)

6 Should there be better understanding of the differing needs of farmers and of town planners?

No - it isn't necessary Yes - it's very important Either way it doesn't matter

7 What is meant by the Green Belt?

A special level in Karate training Land protected against urban development Land used for ecologically-sound factories

8 What are Brownfield sites?

Recently ploughed farm fields Land formerly been used for industrial purposes Land polluted by acid rain

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