Background Flashcards
1
Q
Which bank of the Thames did London start on?
A
North bank
2
Q
What was the only bridge in or around the city originally?
A
London bridge
3
Q
When were more bridges built?
A
18th C
4
Q
What area does the city now cover?
A
1,579km2
5
Q
What threat does the Thames hold?
A
It’s tidal and exposed to storm surges which can flood its tributaries e.g. Stamford Brooks
6
Q
How has flooding of the tributaries been reduced?
A
Many are redirected underground
7
Q
When was the Thames barrier built?
A
1970s
8
Q
What percentage of the UK’s population is made up by London?
A
12.5%
9
Q
How many people are in the wider London?
A
9 million
10
Q
What is London’s economy ranked due to large scale, diverse specialisms and international links?
A
6th largest economy
11
Q
What percentage of the UK’s GDP does London generate?
A
22%
