causes and consequences of regional patterns of economic development in the UK Flashcards
1
Q
what is the north south divide in the UK?
A
A divide which was developed during the industrial revolution
2
Q
what happened in the north part of the divide
A
-industrial area
therefore unemployment after closure
3
Q
what happens in the south
A
modern industry
development + research
4
Q
the north has…
A
-lower income
-higher unemployment
-lower house prices
-worse school grades
-lower life expectancy
5
Q
the south has…
A
-higher income
-lower unemployment
-higher house prices
-better school grades
-higher life expectancy
