UK's Evolving Human Landscape

Question 1

Provide an example of an urban place.

Answer 1

London, Sutton, Croydon etc

Question 2

Provide an example of a rural place.

Answer 2

Cornwall, Devon, Lake District etc

Question 3

Define population density.

Answer 3

The average number of people in a km2

Question 4

What has caused rapid population growth in the UK?

Answer 4

Net Immigration, Natural Increase

Question 5

Give an example of a primary sector job.

Answer 5

Farming, Fishing, Coal Miner

Question 6

Give an example of a secondary sector job.

Answer 6

Baker, Car Manufacturer, Steel Production

Question 7

Give an example of a tertiary sector job.

Answer 7

Teacher, Doctor, Hairdresser

Question 8

Give an example of a quaternary sector job.

Answer 8

Cancer Research, Web Designer, Lawyer

Question 9

What does a job in the primary sector include?

Answer 9

Includes getting raw materials from the environment

Question 10

What does a job in the secondary sector include?

Answer 10

Includes making things.

Question 11

What does a job in the tertiary sector include?

Answer 11

Providing a service

Question 12

What does a job in the quaternary sector include?

Answer 12

Research and Development

Question 13

What is the Clark Fisher model?

Answer 13

The Clark Fisher Model is a model shows the changes in employment over a period of time.

Question 14

Define globalisation.

Answer 14

Becoming increasingly connected with other countries allows for trade.

Question 15

Why has the UK economy changed?

Answer 15

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.

Question 16

Why is London a good place to settle into? (site factors)

Answer 16

Flat Land - easy to build on
Good Climate
Natural Shelter
Close to the Coast
Natural Resources
Access to clean water

Question 17

Why is London’s situation good? (situation factors)

Answer 17

Close to Europe - good for trading with RICH countries which will positively affect our economy

In the middle of the world - good so they can work with other countries at social times.

Question 18

What are the land uses for the Central Business District?

Answer 18

Shops and Commerce

Question 19

What are the land uses for the inner city?

Answer 19

Terraced Housing

Question 20

What are the land uses for the suburbs?

Answer 20

Houses, main roads and railways

Question 21

Define deindustrialisation

Answer 21

Closure of Industries

Question 22

Define depopulation

Answer 22

Significant reduction in the population of an area.

Question 23

Define suburbanization

Answer 23

Movement of people from from the inner city to the outskirts.

Question 24

Define decentralization

Answer 24

Shift of commerce and employment from the CBD

Question 25

Why are people moving to London?

Answer 25

Available space
Investment by large TNCS
Gentrification - Old working class areas which has become popular with young, middle classes.
Studentification

Question 26

Name some challenges London is facing.

Answer 26

Pressure on services
Crime
Inflation
Traffic
Cost of Living
Pollution
Unemployment

Question 27

Name London’s Sustainable Strategies.

Answer 27

Transport
Waste Management
Employment
Energy Efficient Housing