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Question 1

Where is London located? What river?

Answer 1

South-East England on the river Thames

Question 2

When was London first established and by who?

Answer 2

50 AD by the Romans

Question 3

London is the ______ and _______ in the U.K.

Answer 3

Largest and wealthiest

Question 4

What % of London is home to the U.K.’s entire population?

Answer 4

10% / 12.5%

Question 5

What 3 things is London a centre for?

Answer 5

Government , finance and business

Question 6

London Is an international centre for what three things?

Answer 6

• Media
• Education
• Culture

Question 7

What is London home to?

Answer 7

The London stock exchange

Question 8

London is a leading ____ ______ ____

Answer 8

Global financial centre

Question 9

What is London’s population?

Answer 9

Over 8.5 million and is projected to grow

Question 10

Name three ways London will grow over time?

Answer 10

• National Migration
• International Migration
• Natural Increase

Question 11

Define National Migration (London)

Answer 11

People moving from within London to study or seek employment

Question 12

Define International Migration

Answer 12

People who live to London from abroad to study or work

Question 13

Define Natural Increase

Answer 13

A higher birth rate than death rate

Question 14

How large of London’s population was born abroad?

Answer 14

1/3

Question 15

Give an example of an internationally diverse community in London

Answer 15

China Town

Question 16

Is London the most ethnically diverse city in the U.K?

Answer 16

Yes

Question 17

In terms of diversity / ethnicity , what three things does London offer?

Answer 17

A mix of ;

• Culture
• Cuisine
• Entertainment

Question 18

What are three different forms of recreation and entertainment?

Answer 18

• Sports
• Galleries
• Cafés

Question 19

Name the example of the London district we’ve looked at.

Answer 19

Shoreditch

Question 20

Is it true that London has always had more job opportunities than the rest of the U.K?

Answer 20

Yes

Question 21

What sector in London has the most job opportunities

Answer 21

The service sector or tertiary sector

Question 22

You commonly see a _______ sector job such as factory work on the outskirts of the city.

Answer 22

Secondary

Question 23

What is the name of London’s transport system?

Answer 23

Integrated transport system

Question 24

Name three methods of transportation using their system

Answer 24

• Tube
• Trains
• Buses

Question 25

How many people commute into London everyday?

Answer 25

1.1 million

Question 26

How much of London’s land is green space?

Answer 26

65%

Question 27

How much does London contribute to the U.K.’s total GDP?

Answer 27

23.6% - 24%