UK Cities 🇬🇧 Flashcards
1
Q
Describe the population distribution in the UK:
A
uneven
relief of an area affects where most people live
2
Q
Population distribution in upland regions:
A
sparsely-populated
difficult to farm and have few natural resources
3
Q
Population distribution in coastal areas:
A
very attractive for human settlement, especially where there are sheltered bays and estuaries suitable for harbours
4
Q
What form of wealth has led to rapid population growth?
A
mineral wealth due to where industries develop (coal and iron ore)
5
Q
Population distribution in lowland areas:
A
very developed as they are easier to build on and the climate is more mild than upland areas
6
Q
Population of London
A
about 9.5 million people
roughly 16% of UK’s population
7
Q
What has caused city population to change?
A
- transport links
- migration
- job opportunities
- services
- natural increase
- industry changes
