Paper 2 - The Changing Economic World Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 3 main causes of economic change in the UK?
A
The three main causes are:
- De-industrialisation
- Globalisation
- Government Policies
2
Q
Impacts of population change in North Somerset
A
3
Q
Impacts of population change in South Lakeland
A
4
Q
What are the 4 types of transport improvements in the UK?
A
The 4 avenues of transport improvement:
- Road
- Railway
- Port
- Airport
5
Q
What were the improvements made to the UK’s road infrastructure?
A
Smart motorways, which are motorways managed by modern traffic techniques, most commonly converting the hard shoulder into a “running lane”, or setting dynamic speed limits across lanes.
6
Q
What were the improvements made to the UK’s rail infrastructure?
A
The HS2 railway
