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Chapter 2: The UK and identity Flashcards

1
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During the last 50 years, the population of the UK has what?

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During the last 50 years, the population of the UK has grown by over 10 million people

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During the last 50 years, the population of the UK has grown by over 10 million people.
About 50% of this growth has taken place since when?

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About 50% of this growth has taken place since 2001

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The age and gender structure of the population of any given country enables one to understand what?

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The age and gender structure of the population of any given country enables one to understand:

  1. The number of young people
  2. Hence the educational needs of the population
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The number of people past retirement age in any given country indicates what?

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The number of people past retirement age in any given country indicates costs relating to:

  1. State pensions
  2. Health services
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The size of the workforce in any given country indicates what?

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The size of the workforce in any given country indicates the:

  1. Levels of taxation that can be expected to support services
  2. Number of homes that may need to be built
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Differing ways of looking at a country’s population can help governments do what?

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Differing ways of looking at a country’s population can help governments plan ahead

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By 2037, it is projected that what?

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By 2037, it is projected that the population of the UK will be 73 million

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It is expected that the number of elderly people aged over 75 will grow from what in 2012 to what in 2037?

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It is expected that the number of elderly people aged over 75 will grow from 7.9% in 2012 to 13% in 2037

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It is expected that the number of elderly people aged over 75 will grow from 7.9% in 2012 to 13% in 2037 and the number of pensioners will increase to what?

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It is expected that the number of:

  1. Elderly people aged over 75 will grow from 7.9% in 2012 to 13% in 2037
  2. Pensioners will increase to 16.1 million
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One of the richest countries in the world

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One of the richest countries in the world is the UK

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Britain’s richest 1% of the population has what, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS)?

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According to the Office for National Statistics (ONS), Britain’s richest 1% of the population has as much wealth as the poorest 55% of the population

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According to the Office for National Statistics (ONS), Britain’s richest 1% of the population has as much wealth as the poorest 55% of the population.
There is also a what to this wealth distribution?

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There is also a geographical pattern to this wealth distribution

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According to the Office for National Statistics (ONS), Britain’s richest 1% of the population has as much wealth as the poorest 55% of the population.
There is also a geographical pattern to this wealth distribution.
What was the average wealth of households in the South East of England in 2012?

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The average wealth of households in the South East of England in 2012 was £309,000

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According to the Office for National Statistics (ONS), Britain’s richest 1% of the population has as much wealth as the poorest 55% of the population.
There is also a geographical pattern to this wealth distribution.
The average wealth of households in the South East of England in 2012 was £309,000.
What was the average household wealth in Scotland in 2012?

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The average household wealth in Scotland in 2012 was £165,000

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The UK is a very what society?

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The UK is a very diverse society

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Who were the top 5 largest immigrant groups in the UK, according to the 2011 Census?

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According to the 2011 Census, the top 5 largest immigrant groups in the UK were:

  1. India
  2. Poland
  3. Pakistan
  4. Ireland
  5. Germany
17
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According to the 2011 Census, the largest immigrant group in the UK was India, with how many immigrants?

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According to the 2011 Census, the largest immigrant group in the UK was India, with 722,000 immigrants

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According to the 2011 Census, the 2nd largest immigrant group in the UK was Poland, with how many immigrants?

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According to the 2011 Census, the 2nd largest immigrant group in the UK was Poland, with 654,000 immigrants

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According to the 2011 Census, the 4th largest immigrant group in the UK was Ireland, with how many immigrants?

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According to the 2011 Census, the 4th largest immigrant group in the UK was Ireland, with 468,000 immigrants

20
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In 2011, after English, the next most common language spoken was what?

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In 2011, after English, the next most common language spoken was Polish

21
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The nature and culture of a society are often linked to what?

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The nature and culture of a society are often linked to the:
1. Nature
2. Importance
in that society of religious faith

22
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What percentage of the population identified as Christian, in the 2011 Census?

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In the 2011 Census, 59.3% of the population identified as Christian

23
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In the 2011 Census, 59.3% of the population identified as Christian.
The second largest group was what?

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The second largest group was 4.8% who identified as Muslims

24
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What percentage of the population reported no religious affiliation, in the 2011 Census?

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In the 2011 Census, 25% of the population reported no religious affiliation

25
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The ethnic groups that comprise the UK population in 2011 were what?

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The ethnic groups that comprise the UK population in 2011 were:

  1. White
  2. Mixed/multiple ethnic groups
  3. Asian/Asian British
  4. Black/African/Caribbean/Black British
  5. Other ethnic groups
26
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The ethnic groups that comprise the UK population in 2011 were White, Mixed/multiple ethnic groups, Asian/Asian British, Black/African/Caribbean/Black British and Other ethnic groups.
What percentage of the UK population in 2011 were White?

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86% of the UK population in 2011 were White

27
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The ethnic groups that comprise the UK population in 2011 were White, Mixed/multiple ethnic groups, Asian/Asian British, Black/African/Caribbean/Black British and Other ethnic groups.
What percentage of the UK population in 2011 were Mixed/multiple ethnic groups?

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2.2% of the UK population in 2011 were Mixed/multiple ethnic groups

28
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The ethnic groups that comprise the UK population in 2011 were White, Mixed/multiple ethnic groups, Asian/Asian British, Black/African/Caribbean/Black British and Other ethnic groups.
What percentage of the UK population in 2011 were Asian/Asian British?

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7.5% of the UK population in 2011 were Asian/Asian British

29
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The ethnic groups that comprise the UK population in 2011 were White, Mixed/multiple ethnic groups, Asian/Asian British, Black/African/Caribbean/Black British and Other ethnic groups.
What percentage of the UK population in 2011 were Black/African/Caribbean/Black British?

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3.3% of the UK population in 2011 were Black/African/Caribbean/Black British

30
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So many of the things we take for granted that make up the ‘British way of life’ are not in fact what?

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So many of the things we take for granted that make up the ‘British way of life’ are not in fact British

31
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Office for National Statistics (ONS)

A

The Office for National Statistics (ONS) is a government body that:
1. Collects
2. Provides
background data

32
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The population of the UK in 2014

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The population of the UK in 2014 was 64.6 million

33
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The population of the UK in 2014 was 64.6 million.

What was the population of England in 2014?

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The population of England in 2014 was 54.3 million

34
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The population of the UK in 2014 was 64.6 million.

What was the population of Wales in 2014?

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The population of Wales in 2014 was 3.1 million

35
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The population of the UK in 2014 was 64.6 million.

What was the population of Scotland in 2014?

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The population of Scotland in 2014 was 5.3 million

36
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The population of the UK in 2014 was 64.6 million.

What was the population of Northern Ireland in 2014?

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The population of Northern Ireland in 2014 was 1.8 million

37
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The population of the UK in 2014 was 64.6 million.

What was the population of London in 2014?

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The population of London in 2014 was 8.5 million

38
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The UK is a very diverse society, having attracted people from all over the world to do what here?

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The UK is a very diverse society, having attracted people from all over the world to:
1. Live
2. Work
3. Settle
here
39
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So many of the things we take for granted that make up the ‘British way of life’ are not in fact British, but owe their origins to what?

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So many of the things we take for granted that make up the ‘British way of life’ are not in fact British, but owe their origins to:

  1. Others
  2. The many people over the centuries who have come to live in the UK

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