Birmingham Flashcards

(46 cards)

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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4
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What is the average income of households in Birmingham?

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£24,000

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5
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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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6
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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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7
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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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9
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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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10
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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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14
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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?

A

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?

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

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What is the main issue with housing in Birmingham?
Shortage of affordable homes
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What is the main challenge in addressing air pollution in Birmingham?
Reducing emissions from transport
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What is the main issue with waste management in Birmingham?
Increasing recycling rates
28
What is the main challenge in promoting sustainable energy use in Birmingham?
Reducing reliance on fossil fuels
29
What is the main obstacle to improving public transport in Birmingham?
Lack of funding
30
What is the main issue with crime prevention in Birmingham?
Addressing root causes of crime
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What is the main challenge in improving healthcare access in Birmingham?
Reducing health inequalities
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What is the main obstacle to reducing water pollution in Birmingham?
Agricultural practices
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What is the main issue with flood prevention in Birmingham?
Managing urban drainage
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What is the main challenge in maintaining green spaces in Birmingham?
Securing funding for maintenance
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What is the main obstacle to addressing health inequalities in Birmingham?
Socioeconomic factors
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What is the main issue with transportation infrastructure in Birmingham?
Lack of investment
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What is the main challenge in reducing homelessness in Birmingham?
Providing affordable housing options
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What is the main obstacle to improving education outcomes in Birmingham?
Closing attainment gaps
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What is the main issue with social services provision in Birmingham?
Meeting increasing demand
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What is the main challenge in addressing housing shortages in Birmingham?
Increasing affordable housing stock
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What is the main obstacle to reducing air pollution in Birmingham?
Changing behavior towards sustainable transport
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What is the main issue with waste disposal in Birmingham?
Reducing landfill waste
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What is the main challenge in promoting renewable energy use in Birmingham?
Investing in infrastructure
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What is the main obstacle to improving public transport accessibility in Birmingham?
Addressing infrastructure gaps
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What is the main issue with crime reduction strategies in Birmingham?
Community engagement
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What is the main challenge in enhancing healthcare services in Birmingham?
Improving access for vulnerable populations