Housing and Pollution Issues in Hong Kong

False (B)

Lack of maintenance

<p>40</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Shortage of housing = Insufficient public housing supply Poor living environment = Overcrowded subdivided flats High rents = Tenants spend a large portion of income on rent Old buildings = Lack of maintenance</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Central (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Power plants</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Causeway Bay</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Road Transport = Nitrogen oxides Power Plants = Sulphur dioxide Sea Transport = Respirable Suspended Particles Air Transport = Carbon Monoxide</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Solid waste (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Food waste</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>3 million</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Northeast New Territories Landfill = Northeast New Territories West New Territories Landfill = West New Territories Southeast New Territories Landfill = Southeast New Territories</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Littering (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Yau Tsim Mong District</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>traffic</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Housing Problems = Shortage of housing and/or overcrowded living environments. Traffic Congestion = Common in the Central Business District (CBD) entrances. Environmental Pollution = Including air pollution, noise pollution, land pollution, light pollution, and water pollution. Urban Decay = The worsening of urban environments, commonly found in older urban areas.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Both sides of Victoria Harbour (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Threat of explosions or leaks</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>noisy</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Sai Ying Pun = Old urban area on Victoria Harbour To Kwa Wan = Old urban area on Victoria Harbour Victoria Harbour = Location of old urban areas Garages = Source of land use conflict</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Old, worn-out buildings lacking repair (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Parks</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>40</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Old and Worn-Out Buildings = Buildings over 40 years old lacking repair Lack of Facilities = Insufficient open spaces like parks and green belts Land Use Conflicts = Disputes over the use of land in urban areas</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Poor urban planning (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Heavy demand for land, housing, transport and other resources.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>congestion</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>1951 = 2.2 million 2021 = 7.4 million 2046 = ~8.0 million</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Increased car ownership and road congestion (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Poor urban planning</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>financial</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Population Increase = Higher demand for land, housing, and transportation Poor Urban Planning = Narrow roads and lack of open space Rapid Economic Development = Heavy pedestrian and vehicle traffic flows</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Low building density (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>rise in the standard of living due to rapid economic development</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>incompatible</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Sai Ying Pun = Old urban area in Hong Kong Ma On Shan = NOT an old urban area in Hong Kong Old urban areas = Often have serious land use conflicts</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They often lack maintenance. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Poor urban planning</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>5.7 years (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Poor living environment</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>small living space</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Air pollution = Power plants Noise pollution = Domestic sewage Water pollution = Solid waste Light pollution = Billboards</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Excessive greenery (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Air pollution and noise pollution</p> Signup and view all the answers

A situation where road traffic slows down or stops due to high volume, common in dense urban areas.

Heavy traffic typically found in the Central Business District, particularly during peak hours.

Major contributors to air pollution include cars and power plants, especially in commercial areas.

High levels of air pollutants can lead to various health issues for residents.

Days when major air pollutants are within WHO limits; Hong Kong had only 169 such days in 2019.

Insufficient housing options in Hong Kong, especially affordable ones.

The average time for individuals to secure public housing in Hong Kong is 5.5 years.

Tenants spend about 40% of their income on rent in Hong Kong's subdivided flats.

A lack of maintenance in old buildings causing hygiene and safety issues.

Small living spaces often housing multiple individuals, averaging only 57 ft² per person.

The major source of land pollution in Hong Kong is solid waste.

Over 10,000 tonnes of solid waste are sent to landfills in Hong Kong daily.

In 2019, food waste accounted for 30% of the total solid waste in Hong Kong.

Around 3 million cubic meters of sewage are produced daily in Hong Kong.

Water quality in Hong Kong has only met 80% of quality objectives in recent years.

Unwanted or harmful levels of noise that disrupt daily life.

Excessive or misdirected artificial light affecting the night sky and daily routines.

The deterioration of urban areas, often due to neglect and aging buildings.

The issues of inadequate housing availability and overcrowded conditions.

Parts of a city developed first, often experiencing urban decay.

Conflicts arising when incompatible land uses are close together, disrupting living conditions.

A situation where residential, commercial, and industrial uses coexist, often in older areas.

Risks from living near dangerous facilities such as gas tanks, which can endanger residents.

The rapid growth of Hong Kong's population since the 1950s, leading to increased demand for resources.

Issues arising in Hong Kong due to population increase and inadequate planning, such as pollution and congestion.

Insufficient foresight in land use and infrastructure development, affecting traffic and space.

Deterioration of air, land, and water quality in Hong Kong due to high population and resource demands.

The increasing need for land driven by growing population, causing conflicts and shortages.

The transition of Hong Kong from manufacturing to an international financial center, improving living standards but increasing traffic and pollution.

The movement of vehicles and pedestrians on roads that has increased due to more cars in Hong Kong.

The consequences of economic growth, such as resource depletion, increased pollution, and waste production.

Major contributors to waste include household and commercial items.

Environmental degradation from solid waste accumulation.

Sai Ying Pun is an example of an old urban area in Hong Kong.

Includes low density, poor facilities, and worn-out buildings.

Includes poor planning, narrow roads, and insufficient recreational space.

The population has been increasing since the 1950s, contrary to earlier belief.

Rising living standards lead to increased cars and road demand.

Decline in quality of life from congested traffic and decay.

Structures in old urban areas often exceed 40 years and lack maintenance.

Many old buildings pose risks of collapse without proper maintenance.

Old urban areas typically lack parks and recreational facilities.

Insufficient or poor condition of recreational facilities in urban decay.