Geography- Bristol

Question 1

What UK city has the highest population?

Answer 1

London- 7.5M+ in 2022

Question 2

In a 2022 ranking of UK cities what place did Bristol get for highest population?

Answer 2

6th

Question 3

Describe population growth of UK

Answer 3

gradually increased, occasional small dips but would quickly be recovered

Question 4

How is the population distributed

Answer 4

UK population unevenly distributed with 82% living in urban areas. 1 in 4 of those live in London and the south east.
In contrast, many highland regions in Scotland and Wales are very sparsely populated. These are upland areas that are remote and can experience harsh climatic conditions.

Question 5

An introduction to Bristol

Answer 5

Bristol is the largest city in the south west of England. It has a population of 440 500.

The population is expected to reach half a million by 2029.

Bristol developed in the 18th century as part of the triangular trade linking West Africa and the West Indies.

Question 6

Describe Bristol’s Location

Answer 6

Bristol is in the south west of England. It has smaller towns surrounding it like Bath, Swindon, Weston-Super-Mare and Newport. Together this makes the Bristol Urban Region. To the city’s North East are the Notting Hills