The Environment in Britain Watch the video. Answer the following questions, or complete the information below.

1. When did the government first create National Parks in Britain, and why? The government first created National Parks n 1949 to protect the environment 2. Englands population: 59,000,000 people (59 million people) 3. Wheres the Peak District? It lies between Manchester and Sheffield 4. What is smog? What happened in Britain in 1952 with smog? A mixture of smoke and fog. In 1952 four thousand people died when smog lasted for several days 5. What ecological law is mentioned? People arent allowed to burn coal in towns and cities. 6. What does the video say about transport (private and public) in Britain? There are seven million cars, vans, and lorries on the roads in Britain. A quarter of families have two or more cars. On average, the British use buses and trains for only one out of ten journeys 7. What happens in the High Street in Oxford? Only buses, taxis, and bicycles can use this street during the day. 8. Reasons why people go to the Peak District National Park. Person 1: Its a lovely area and there are lots of walks, and its nature all around. Its a nice areas for families to come Person 2: Its absolutely beautiful. She loves walking there, and comes to certain areas quite often. Person 3: It has lots of variations: valleys, water streams, rivers, lakes

Person 4: Fresh air. You have a good appetite when youve been here. Person 5: She loves the countryside, so she loves going for a walk and looking at the wildlife. Person 6: Lovely places to see, nice walks to do, and the people are very friendly. Theres so much to do in the area