Geograpy Flashcards
Londons situation
Close to Europe, London can trade easily.Londons time zone helps its economic growth as London can trade with Asia (5-7hours) ahead,Australia (8-11 hours) ahead and New York 5hours behind
What are 2 major world cities?
London, New York
What does CBD stand for?
Central Business District
Where do Londons inner suburbs occur?
1km west from Londons west end is Kensingto,on the edge of Hyde park,and one of the worlds most expensive suburbs.
Londons named CBD
Canary Wharf
What was the number of overseas immigrants to London from 2000-2013?
1.9 million
Who are the migrants?
Unskilled and skilled workers
What is a unskilled worker?
Complete many unwanted jobs by uk workers(childcare,food delivery).Typically have no formal educational qualifications.
What is a skilled worker?
Take well paid jobs in the Knowledge economy.Tend to have high educational qualifications (degree level)
Knowledge economy
The new economy based on the processing of trade and information using telecommunications.Degree level jobs
Londons inequalities
Large verification of poverty throughout London-28% have lived in poverty,7% live higher than the rest of England
Deprivation
A lack of wealth and services.It usually means low standards of living caused by low income,poor health and lower educational standards
Indications of deprivation
Income,employment,health and disability,educational skills and training,houses and services,crime,living environment
Deindustrialisation
The reduction of industrial activity or capacity in a region or economy
Depopulation
Substantial reduction in the population of an area
