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1
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define globalisation

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the process which created a connected world, increases in trade, migration and tourism

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define deindustrialisation

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the decline of a country’s manufacturing industry due to exhaustion of raw materials, loss of markets, competition from NEE’s

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government policy

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a plan decided by a government to manage issues in a country

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primary sector

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extracting raw materials from the natural environment

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secondary sector

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process raw materials into manufactured goods

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tertiary sector

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selling of services and skills
e.g doctor

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quaternary sector

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information services, research and development

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main causes of deindustrialisation

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-increasing cost of production
-globalisation
-declining investments
-changing government policies

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decline of coal mines

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government policy privatised coal mining industries
privatised- sold them to companies

loss of 30,000 uk coal mines

Tata steel has decreased from 18,000 to 3,300 jobs due to cheap chinese steel imports- de-multiplier effect

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describe the de-multiplier effect

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  1. closure of industry
  2. loss of jobs
  3. unemployment
  4. social costs/ issues
  5. lack of local spending
  6. closure of local businesses
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example of area which has been most affected by de-industrialisation in the UK

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sunderland- near the sea so ports for exports/ imports
closure of coal mines and ship yards- demultiplier effect

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how did de-industrialisation cause economic change in UK

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mechanisation- as technology became more advanced, machines replaced farmers

machines- more reliable, cheaper to run

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how did globalisation cause economic change in UK

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cheaper crops are imported from countries overseas where there is mass production
labour and land is cheaper overseas

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how did government policy cause economic change in UK

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the UK and EU have strict laws for environmental pollution from businesses

makes it expensive for businesses to make products in UK

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define post industrial economy

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economically developed countries where employment is mainly in service industries

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what is the UK’s economy now based on
name the 5 industries

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knowledge and research (require an educated workforce)

-information technology
-service industries
-finance
-research
-science & business parks

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industries in the post-industry are footloose- what does this mean

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footloose- they’re not tied to heavy raw materials so can locate wherever they have a cost advantage

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why are industries in the post-industry are closer to major transport routes

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motorways, railways- offer maximum access for customers and employees

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industries in the post-industry agglomerate together- what does this mean

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they get together and exchange ideas
are geographically close

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describe the location of science parks in UK

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close to london- capital city

close to universities- attract skilled graduates

close to motorways- transport links

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define growth corridor

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an area of a country where the economy is growing, often along a major transport route linking cities

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what must an area have to be considered a growth corridor

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-skilled workforce
-good transport links
-quaternary industries

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M4 corridor

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produces 8% of UK’s economic output
-sub-urban living

:) close to countryside
:) cheaper rent outside london
:) near to universities e.g bristol

24
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describe location of Cambridge science park

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in Cambridge, East England
near the M11
near Stansted airport

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key characteristics of Cambridge science park

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major hub for hi-tech industry
7,250 employees
cambridge graduates
open greenspace, parking

Abcam- makes + sells antibodies to other countries, researches cancer

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benefits of Cambridge science park

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-health facilities for locals

-investment into public transport

-cambridge famous for medical research- brings investment

-indirect jobs- security, cafe workers

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disadvantages of Cambridge science park

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-increase in house prices due to greater demand

-traffic congestion

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why have companies clustered together at Cambridge science park

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many companies, e.g 34 biomedical companies

-share equipment
-share workers, ideas

companies in cambridge so they can offer high quality of living, and attract skilled workers

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give impacts of industry on the environment

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quarries- make land unattractive, destroys habitats

waste releases toxins into soil

factories release CO2- global warming

release of chemicals which pollutes water supplies

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environmental impacts of limestone quarrying in Torr Quarry (somerset)

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-deforestation
-destruction of habitats
-water pollution
-air pollution

31
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define sustainability

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development that meets needs of present people whilst protecting resources for the future generations

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positives of torr quarry

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generates £15 million a year to local economy

source of construction materials

makes 7.5 million tonnes of limestone a year

over 100 employees

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negatives of torr quarry

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air pollution- increased CO2 emissions from lorries transporting materials

noise pollution

environmental degradation

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sustainable practices at torr quarry

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60 acres of site landscaped, trees planted, creation of wildlife lakes- restores natural habitats

limestone transported by rail- less on road vehicles, less traffic congestion

monitoring noise, dust emissions- reduces pollution

dig deeper not wider- protects surrounding greenfield sites

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give opportunities/ challenges of rural living

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:) cheap house prices
:) less congestion
:) open green space

:( long commutes
:( poor public transport
:( ageing population
:( lack of recreational activities

36
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which rural area is seeing population growth

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South Cambridgeshire

near to London and Cambridge- young adults migrate there for education, university

37
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negatives/ positives of population growth in south cambrisdgeshire

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:( increase in house prices
:( traffic congestion- air pollution
:( lack of agricultural employment- land is used to build house

:) takes pressure off cambridge
:) development
:) increased social diversity

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which rural area is seeing population decline

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the outer hebrides

young adults migrate to cities due to a lack of job opportunities in rural areas

cities have better transport links and recreation

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negative impacts of population decline in the outer hebrides

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less young adults- less families- less children- schools close

older workforce- unattractive to investors

lack of economic development

40
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road improvements in UK

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new lanes added to motorways- reduces congestion
bypasses- new roads around congested areas

smart motorways (closing the hard shoulder to add a lane)
scrapped as of 2023 due to accidents

41
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railway improvements in UK

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HS2- connects london and manchester
:( loss of countryside, close to homes
:) reduces pressure on motorways

Crossrail- connects reading and east london, mainly for commuters
Issues- delays, strikes

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seaport improvements in UK

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Liverpool 2- a new terminal at liverpool port

:) job creation
:) reduces north/ south divide
:) doubles port capacity

43
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air travel development in UK

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a 3rd runway at Heathrow

:) increased air travel- more income generated

:( increased flights- more carbon emissions- global warming

44
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what is the north- south divide

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the socioeconomic and cultural disparities between the south east and rest of UK

differences in house prices, salaries, job creation rates

45
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why is there a north-south divide

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during industrial revolution, UK’s growth centred around coal industry
coal mines in north UK

industries declined overtime due to loss of resources- unemployment

london and south-east have a rapidly growing tertiary sector E.g business parks

46
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strategies to reduce north-south divide

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reduced taxes- attracts investment from TNCs, creates jobs
E.g Mitsubishi near Edinburgh

transport improvements- HS2, liverpool 2

enterprise zones- superfast broadband- attracts new businesses- :) job creation

LEP- local enterprise partnerships, partnerships between local authorities and businesses E.g lancashire LEP aerospace

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northern powerhouse

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a concept to invest into de-industrialised area in north- Nottingham, leeds

£13 billion spent on improving northern transport- allows easy access
E.g upgrade to M1- reduces congestion

Mediacity UK- home to BBC, ITV- job creation
investment in smaller digital businesses

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describe UK’s historical and political links with the world

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british empire had colonies in many countries

they gained independence and became a member of commonwealth

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UK trade links with the world

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trade- trading partners with UN
main imports come from Germany, USA, China

UK’s exports go mostly to India, Russia

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UK culture links with world

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television- one of the UK’s major industries
generates £1.25 billion a year
Dr Who, Sherlock, the office

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UK transport links with world

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airports- gatwick, heathrow
eurostar
ferries - dover port

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UK electrical communications with world

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arctic fibre project- 15,000km of cables linking tokyo and london

53
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UK and the EU

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goods and services move freely between countries- no taxes

people migrate to UK for higher paid jobs

european funds support development in UK

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UK and commonwealth

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commonwealth games- sporting event, attracts tourists

countries of the british empire, co-operation between countries

migration from commonwealth countries to UK

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