Section B – The Options The examiner may test your knowledge of some of the key terms associated with this issue. For example, define the following terms (all worth 2 marks): a.Brownfield site b.Greenfield site c.Sustainable settlement d.Combined heat and power plant e.Smart meter f.Zero-carbon buildings

Section B – The Options g. Use Resource 4 to explain how new settlements can be made sustainable. (8) This type of question requires you to ‘lift’ ideas from the resource and then explain them. You should remember: Point – identify one of the factors shown on the resource Explain – explain what it is Develop – link it to the idea of sustainability For example: Homes can be fitted with smart meters. These monitor when households are using most energy, meaning that power companies can generate energy to meet specific demand, so energy resources are not wasted. This is more economically sustainable for energy companies. Since the question is worth 8 marks, you should look to give at least three well developed points, so think about including one for each of: Social, Economic Environmental.

Section B – The Options h.Using Resource 5 and your own knowledge, explain why some people argue that building new ‘eco’ settlements is not the most sustainable method of dealing with Britain’s housing crisis? (6) Three things to think about here: 1.‘Using Resource 5’ – you must refer to the resource, if you don’t ‘own knowledge’ – show this in your developed answers, if you don’t ‘explain’ – you need to say why people don’t ‘like’ eco-settlements, if you don’t you will not get a higher level mark. The purpose of the question is to test your understanding of the disadvantages of greenfield sites and the advantages of brownfield sites. Again, try to think about: Social, Economic Environmental.

Section B – The Options Stakeholders When answering the ‘longer’ answers (6+ marks), you will need to consider the different stakeholders.

Section B – The Options Stakeholders How would the following feel about Britain’s housing crisis: i.An owner of a house near a potential development j.A resident of a street with many empty houses k.A recent divorcee l.A first time buyer m.A builder n.A member of the government o.A young adult looking to buy their first house. Remember: Point Explain Develop

Section B – The Options Stakeholders Your ideas might be asked for directly, where a question might ask: p. Who would be in favour of developing brownfield sites and why? (6) It’s worth six marks, so you’re looking to give two developed ideas. Remember: Point Explain Develop And Social Economic Environmental.

Section B – The Options Stakeholders However, some questions may not directly ask for your understanding of different stakeholders’ viewpoints. You should still try to bring different viewpoints into your answer. q.Why are brownfield sites considered a more sustainable option? (8) This type of question enables you to: Point Explain Develop And Social Economic Environmental And give different viewpoints Remember – you’ve got to prove to the examiner that you understand everything about the issue.