UK's Evolving Human Landscape Flashcards
Provide an example of an urban place.
London, Sutton, Croydon etc
Provide an example of a rural place.
Cornwall, Devon, Lake District etc
Define population density.
The average number of people in a km2
What has caused rapid population growth in the UK?
Net Immigration, Natural Increase
Give an example of a primary sector job.
Farming, Fishing, Coal Miner
Give an example of a secondary sector job.
Baker, Car Manufacturer, Steel Production
Give an example of a tertiary sector job.
Teacher, Doctor, Hairdresser
Give an example of a quaternary sector job.
Cancer Research, Web Designer, Lawyer
What does a job in the primary sector include?
Includes getting raw materials from the environment
What does a job in the secondary sector include?
Includes making things.
What does a job in the tertiary sector include?
Providing a service
What does a job in the quaternary sector include?
Research and Development
What is the Clark Fisher model?
The Clark Fisher Model is a model shows the changes in employment over a period of time.
Define globalisation.
Becoming increasingly connected with other countries allows for trade.
Why has the UK economy changed?
Population Growth
People are better educated - can do more skilled jobs,
Development of new knowledge - based economy jobs
Rise in income
Growth in financial and business services.