5.4 The City Changes Through Employment, Sevices And The Movement Of People

Question 1

Why is London such a popular destination for migrants?

Answer 1

• In London there are great jobs with very good pay so most people will move to London because of this.
• London has 3 airports which includes the busiest in the world so it creates more jobs and also helps businesses to trade or do business abroad.

Question 2

Why is migration an economic necessity for Londons economy?

Answer 2

• The more people that move to London, the more money other people make on rent/buying houses.
• When people move around London, people must pay for hotels, taxis and other forms of public transport (i.e buses, tubes and trains)

Question 3

Compare the location of Asian Indians and Black Caribbean ethnicities in London.

Answer 3

• A high percentage of Asian Indian go to the west suburbs of London.
• Black Caribbean are dotted around the more central part of London.

Question 4

Why do migrants of similar ethnicities generally migrate into the same location?

Answer 4

• Most of them move to the same area to defend each other from discrimination.
• Some move to the same location to help or support ethnic shops or places of worship.
• Others stay together to help preserve cultural distinctiveness.
• Some areas have developed cultural festivals.

Question 5

Why is London such a popular destination for migrants?

Answer 5

• London is full of jobs.
• People move here to get jobs because of good pay and also a good area.
• There are also 3 major airports nearby.

Question 6

What is the largest age group in Newham?

Answer 6

20-30 years old

Question 7

What is the largest age group in Lambeth?

Answer 7

20-30 years old

Question 8

What is the largest age group in Richmond?

Answer 8

30-50 years old

Question 9

In the inner of London, are there more women or men or is it equal?

Answer 9

There is a male majority in the inner of the city.

Question 10

In the outer of London, is there more men, women or is it equal?

Answer 10

In the outer of the city, it is equal.

Question 11

Is the birth rate in Newham high, low or moderate?

Answer 11

High

Question 12

Is the birth rate in Lambeth high, low or moderate?

Answer 12

Moderate

Question 13

Is the birth rate in Richmond high, low or moderate?

Answer 13

Moderate

Question 14

Is the rate of OAP’s in Newham high, low or moderate?

Answer 14

Low

Question 15

Is the rate of OAP’s in Lambeth high, low or moderate?

Answer 15

Low

Question 16

Is the rate of OAP’s in Richmond high, low or moderate?

Answer 16

High

Question 17

What percentage of people in Newham and Lambeth are white?

Answer 17

30%

Question 18

What percentage of people in Newham and Lambeth are Black Caribbean and African?

Answer 18

26%

Question 19

What percentage of people in Newham and Lambeth are Asian?

Answer 19

39%

Question 20

What percentage of people own their own house in Newham and Lambeth?

Answer 20

32%

Question 21

What percentage of people rent a house out in Newham and Lambeth?

Answer 21

67%

Question 22

What percentage of children are in poverty in Newham and Lambeth?

Answer 22

38%

Question 23

What percentage of people in Richmond are white?

Answer 23

85%

Question 24

What percentage of people in Richmond are Asian?

Answer 24

7%

Question 25

Give points about inequality?

Answer 25

- Difference in income - Difference in access to services - Extreme differneces

Question 26

Give points about deprivation?

Answer 26

- Uses IMD - Lack of services - Caused by low income and education - Low standard of living - Lack of wealth

Question 27

What is IMD?

Answer 27

Index of multiple deprivation is a measure to show how deprived places are, uses information on employment, education and housing. It often reveals inequalities in aspects of life.

Question 28

What is deprivation?

Answer 28

Lack of wealth and services. It usually means low standards of living caused by low income, poor health and low educational qualifications.