EQ2 – How is London Changing? - 5.4 – City changes Flashcards
How is migration and natural increase (births>deaths) increasing London’s population?
Migration is increasing Londons population by people coming to the UK to study or to find a good well paid job. This is because London has improved services and diversity.
Where do most migrants arrive and live first? Why is this?
Most migrants arrive to the coastline to find an education and become qualified for a job and them move to London as there are multiple job opportunities. They will live in London (usually near their place of work) and stay there for quiet a long time.
Where do more established migrants move to? Why?
More established migrants move to London as they are more qualified for a high paying job as well as they have more job opportunities available to them.
How has the character of different parts of London changed
with migration? Consider each of: age structure, ethnicity, housing, services and culture.
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What is meant by inequality?
Inequality is meant by extreme differences between poverty and wealth, as well as in peoples' wellbeing and access to things like jobs, housing and education. Inequalities may occur in: housing provision access to services access to open land safety and security
Describe how rates of inequality vary in London (Suburbs to CBD, North, South, East, West…)
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Why do migrants initially move to poorer quality areas? Do they choose to?
Migrants initially move to poorer quality areas because sometimes they have a choice of where they go or they may be forced there or it might be cheaper for them to live there. They can choose what to do.
Why does inequality exist in London? Explain why Services, Employment, Education and Health are all reasons
Inequality exists in London because there is a lot of people unemployed in London due to increase in population in high paid jobs.
