Economic Development of the UK Flashcards
Before the industrial revolution, people were mainly employed in the __________________.
primary sector
In the industrial revolution, people moved to urban areas via _____________________ to work in the ________________________.
rural urban migration
secondary sector
For several decades the UK is experiencing _____________________.
So, in the last few decades, the ________________ grew rapidly.
Only recently the _________________ has developed partly due to __________________.
de-industrialisation
tertiary sector
quaternary sector
globalisation
What are the 3 factors that lead to the de-industrialisation of the UK?
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2.
3.
- Modern machinery is replacing people in modern industries.
- Production has moved to other countries because labour is less expensive.
- Lack of investment makes UK products too expensive.
What is globalisation and how has it been made easier?
The growth of ideas around the world.
Made easier with developments in transport and communications.
Between 1945-1979 what government policies were created?
State-run industries.
What was UK money spent on between 1945-1979?
Reviving declining UK industries.
What happened to state-run industries between 1979-2010?
They were sold off to private shareholders through privatisation.
Between 1979 and 2010 what happened to derelict industrial areas and give an example:
Revived into new financial centres such as Canary Wharf.
Give 2 ways how IT changed the way people work?
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2.
The internet allows people to communicate with each other across the globe.
Computers allow large amounts of data to be stored and accessed quickly.
How many people are employed in the research part of the quaternary sector currently?
Over 60,000 people.
What is a science park?
A group of scientific and knowledge-based businesses located on a single site.
What are 2 reasons why business parks located on the edge of towns?
- Land tends to be cheaper.
- Less traffic congestion because they are near motorways.
South Cambridgeshire is experiencing ________________________________.
Outer Hebrides is experiencing _________________________.
rapid population growth
population decline
Why do people usually move to South Cambridgeshire?
Urban-rural migration for a better quality of life.
What is one social impact of the population growth in South Cambridgeshire?
Young people cannot afford the high cost of houses and move away.
What is one economic impact of the population growth in South Cambridgeshire?
Has one of the highest petrol prices in the UK due to high demand.
Where is the Outer Hebrides located?
West coast of mainland Scotland.
What is the reason for population decline in the Outer Hebrides?
Outward migration.
Why do younger people move away from the outer Hebrides?
For better-paid employment opportunities.
What is one social impact of the population decline in the Outer Hebrides?
Fewer younger people can support the ageing population, leading to care issues.
What is one economic impact of the population decline in the Outer Hebrides?
In 1948 there were 900 fishing boats registered in the Outer Hebrides.
Currently there are only a few left.
How many road schemes will be created by 2020?
100.
How many people work at Heathrow?
Over 76,000.
What transport has been built to reduce the North-South Divide?
The new high-speed rail service HS2 between London and the North.
What are the 2 most important trade links with the UK?
The EU and the USA.
