Characteristics of the uk Flashcards
what is population density
number of people living in a given area
which areas of the uk have a high population density
London, Glasgow, Birmingham
what type of population density does mountainous regions have
low population density
Give two problems that high population density might cause
-shortages of housing ,which drives up prices of houses people can’t afford
-waiting lists to see doctors
Briefly describe the pattern of the rainfall across the uk
-north and west have a high rainfall
-London annual average rainfall of 560mm
-Rainfall is higher in coastal and mountainous areas
what is meant by ‘water stress’
not enough water to meet people’s needs
London experiences severe water stress
how can water stress be caused
areas with high population density use lots of resources (water) and if area has low rainfall it can cause water stress
where is arable farming more common
south and east of the country
what is most land in the uk used for
agriculture
less than 10% of the uk is built on - where are buildings concentrated in
large urban areas in south-east England
what are 3 things land is used for
arable farming
builings
forests
most of the uk is agricultre land
what is a water deficit area
low water supply (rainfall) and high population density
what is a water surplus area
high water supply (rainfall) and low population density
