Chapter 2: The UK and identity Flashcards

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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
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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

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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

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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

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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

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The ethnic groups that comprise the UK population in 2011 were what?
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
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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?
86% of the UK population in 2011 were White
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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?
2.2% of the UK population in 2011 were Mixed/multiple ethnic groups
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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?
7.5% of the UK population in 2011 were Asian/Asian British
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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?
3.3% of the UK population in 2011 were Black/African/Caribbean/Black British
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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?
So many of the things we take for granted that make up the 'British way of life' are not in fact British
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Office for National Statistics (ONS)
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) is a government body that: 1. Collects 2. Provides background data
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The population of the UK in 2014
The population of the UK in 2014 was 64.6 million
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The population of the UK in 2014 was 64.6 million. | What was the population of England in 2014?
The population of England in 2014 was 54.3 million
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The population of the UK in 2014 was 64.6 million. | What was the population of Wales in 2014?
The population of Wales in 2014 was 3.1 million
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The population of the UK in 2014 was 64.6 million. | What was the population of Scotland in 2014?
The population of Scotland in 2014 was 5.3 million
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The population of the UK in 2014 was 64.6 million. | What was the population of Northern Ireland in 2014?
The population of Northern Ireland in 2014 was 1.8 million
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The population of the UK in 2014 was 64.6 million. | What was the population of London in 2014?
The population of London in 2014 was 8.5 million
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The UK is a very diverse society, having attracted people from all over the world to do what here?
``` The UK is a very diverse society, having attracted people from all over the world to: 1. Live 2. Work 3. Settle here ```
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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?
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