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Birmingham Flashcards

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1
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What is the population of Birmingham?

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1.1 million

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What percentage of Birmingham’s population is under 16 years old?

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27%

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3
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What is the unemployment rate in Birmingham?

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10%

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What is the average income of households in Birmingham?

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£24,000

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What percentage of Birmingham’s population is from an ethnic minority background?

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42%

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What percentage of Birmingham’s population is born outside of the UK?

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30%

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What is the main cause of air pollution in Birmingham?

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Road traffic

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What is the main type of waste produced in Birmingham?

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Household waste

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What is the main form of energy used in Birmingham’s households?

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Gas

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What percentage of Birmingham’s population lives in social housing?

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30%

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What is the main type of crime in Birmingham?

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Violence and sexual offences

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12
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What is the average life expectancy for females in Birmingham?

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79 years

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13
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What is the main source of water pollution in Birmingham?

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Agricultural runoff

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What is the main type of pollution in Birmingham’s rivers?

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Chemical pollution

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15
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What is the main cause of flooding in Birmingham?

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Heavy rainfall

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16
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What percentage of Birmingham’s land area is green space?

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15%

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17
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What is the main issue with Birmingham’s green spaces?

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Lack of maintenance

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18
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What is the main cause of health inequalities in Birmingham?

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Deprivation

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19
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What is the main issue with transportation in Birmingham?

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Congestion

20
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What is the main cause of homelessness in Birmingham?

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Lack of affordable housing

21
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What is the main challenge in providing healthcare in Birmingham?

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Meeting the needs of diverse population

22
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What is the main issue with education in Birmingham?

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Attainment gap between different ethnic groups

23
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What is the main cause of social isolation in Birmingham?

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Lack of community spaces

24
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What is the main challenge in providing social services in Birmingham?

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Meeting the needs of vulnerable and marginalized groups

25
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What is the main issue with housing in Birmingham?

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Shortage of affordable homes

26
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What is the main challenge in addressing air pollution in Birmingham?

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Reducing emissions from transport

27
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What is the main issue with waste management in Birmingham?

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Increasing recycling rates

28
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What is the main challenge in promoting sustainable energy use in Birmingham?

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Reducing reliance on fossil fuels

29
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What is the main obstacle to improving public transport in Birmingham?

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Lack of funding

30
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What is the main issue with crime prevention in Birmingham?

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Addressing root causes of crime

31
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What is the main challenge in improving healthcare access in Birmingham?

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Reducing health inequalities

32
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What is the main obstacle to reducing water pollution in Birmingham?

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Agricultural practices

33
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What is the main issue with flood prevention in Birmingham?

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Managing urban drainage

34
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What is the main challenge in maintaining green spaces in Birmingham?

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Securing funding for maintenance

35
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What is the main obstacle to addressing health inequalities in Birmingham?

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Socioeconomic factors

36
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What is the main issue with transportation infrastructure in Birmingham?

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Lack of investment

37
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What is the main challenge in reducing homelessness in Birmingham?

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Providing affordable housing options

38
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What is the main obstacle to improving education outcomes in Birmingham?

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Closing attainment gaps

39
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What is the main issue with social services provision in Birmingham?

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Meeting increasing demand

40
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What is the main challenge in addressing housing shortages in Birmingham?

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Increasing affordable housing stock

41
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What is the main obstacle to reducing air pollution in Birmingham?

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Changing behavior towards sustainable transport

42
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What is the main issue with waste disposal in Birmingham?

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Reducing landfill waste

43
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What is the main challenge in promoting renewable energy use in Birmingham?

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Investing in infrastructure

44
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What is the main obstacle to improving public transport accessibility in Birmingham?

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Addressing infrastructure gaps

45
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What is the main issue with crime reduction strategies in Birmingham?

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Community engagement

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What is the main challenge in enhancing healthcare services in Birmingham?

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Improving access for vulnerable populations

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