Leisure and Land Use

Leisure and land use lesson talks about the usage of land for different types of leisure and recreational activities.

Leisure and Land Use: Special areas and buildings used for leisure and recreational activities

What are the disadvantages of these special areas or buildings of leisure activities?

Sports areas

Why are sports grounds and golf courses more common in the suburbs and outskirts of towns than in the centre?

 
Sports facilities are big users of space and land is expensive in town and city centres.

What are suburbs?

 
Residential (housing) areas bordering the city are called suburbs.

What is meant by outskirts?

 
The areas at the edge of a town or city and farthest from the center are called outskirts.

Play areas and parks

Who don’t have a proper and safe place to play?

 
Children who live in flats and homes without gardens

Where can these children play safely?

 
These children can play safely in children’s park

What can we see in local parks?

Leisure and the environment

What are the leisure activities which need electricity?

How do outdoor activities have a big impact on the environment?

What are the sports or outdoor activities that damage the environment?

Also, enjoy reading ‘Leisure activities and the weather‘ and ‘Leisure and Recreation‘