London case study Flashcards
1
Q
Major uk cities
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- London
- Manchester
- Leeds
- Birmingham
- Glasgow
2
Q
When did London experience major urban growth
A
19th century
3
Q
Why does London grow
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- migration
- natural increase
4
Q
Global importance
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- tourist attraction
- global financial trading hub
- global transport hub ,100k flights per year
5
Q
Pull factors
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- education
- healthcare
- employment opportunities
- low crime rate
6
Q
Impact of migration on London
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- south hall in west London is full of south Asians
- 15% Londoners identify as muslim and 5% hindu
- nottinghill carnival which celebrates Afro Carribean culture
7
Q
Social opportunities
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- food, diverse array of food
- music, drums,grime,garage and also Asian music
- tolerance, lots of different cultures
8
Q
Social attractions
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-British museum
- O2
- Wembley
- Buckingham place
- bars and restaurants
9
Q
Economic opportunities
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-500k employed in financial sector
-100k work for the government
- 622k creative sector
10
Q
Transport opportunities
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- TFL , 3million users per day
- large cycle network
- Eurostar
11
Q
What percentage of Londoners live in poverty
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28%
12
Q
Life expectancy in London
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- wealthier areas have a higher life expectancy
- east London life expectancy is lower by 7 years
13
Q
Impacts of urban sprawl
A
-traffic
- environmental issues, cities expanding leads to disruption of wildlife
14
Q
What is an urban sprawl?
A
Growth of cities outwards
15
Q
Rural urban fringe
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Edges of cities
