Lesson 8

Question 1

How is Middlesbrough a declining town?

Answer 1

It has redundant buildings

Question 2

What building closed?

Answer 2

The steel works

Question 3

What did the closure of the steel works cause?

Answer 3

Closure of industries, shops and services

a redundant work force 30% unemployed - Long term unemployment

Question 4

What impact does the Closure of industries, shops and services have?

Answer 4

Less money to spend as there is no jobs available (less disposable income)

Question 5

What does less money in the economy effect?

Answer 5

Housing - derelict buildings - borded up

housing price £57,000, national average £180,000

Question 6

What causes a growth of crime?

Answer 6

education and health services reduced - require improvement

depression and despair - lack of opportunities

Question 7

Examples of crime and vandalism in Middlesbrough?

Answer 7

Anti social behavior

fly tipping risen by 10%

Question 8

What factors have contributed to environmental decay?

Answer 8

crime and vandalism, housing disrepair

Question 9

What can cause depression and despair in Middlesbrough?

Answer 9

Lack of opportunities and low motivation