UK 21st Cench Flashcards
(9 cards)
What is frontal rainfall?
1) Warm air meets cold air and rises past line of ppt.
2) Warm air cools, condenses, forms clouds and rains.
What is Relief?
1) Warm most air forced up by high ground past line of ppt and rains.
2) Area behind receives little rain (sheltered)
What is convectional rainfall?
1) Warm, moist air heated by sun, rises, cools, condenses, rains.
What are the housing problems in the UK?
**60,000 **new homes needed per year in London.
3.6 million live in an overcrowded home.
Causes of ageing population?
Better healthcare, diets, Baby Boom apres WW2
How many people are over 80 in UK?
3 million.
Impact of ageing pop?
Healthcare cost increased, shortage of room in care homes.
What are happening to pensioners?
Pensions increased from 65-68 by 2048.
What are the cultural influences in films for UK?
Harry Potter, Peppa Pig (£2bn)
- UK TV exports were over £1Bn.
- TV sector generator over £10Bn in 2014.