Topic 5 UK's Human Environment Flashcards
What is population density
Population density is how many people live in an area. High density=lots of people in a small area.
How much percent do rural areas and urban areas cover in the UK
7% is covered by urban
93% is covered by rural
What are 4 differences bteween urban and rural areas
Urban core: Rural areas:
Population density is high Population density is low but increasing
Many young and sungle people Many older people and some single people
Lots of jobs in large shops, offices Farming, mining, working from home
Value of propery is higher Property generally cheaper
What are enterprize zones
Enterprise Zones are designated areas across England that provide tax breaks and Government support
Give 3 benefits the government give companies for loacting in enterprize zones
Reduces taxes, simpler planning rules, improved infrastructure
What is globalisation
The process of countries becoming more integrated
What do free trade polices do
Reduce import and export restrictions making it easier for countries to trade
What are 3 positives of TNC’s
Jobs are created
Large scale projects can be built that UK governments cant afford to pay for
Helps develop new products, technology and buisness practices
3 negatives of TNC’s
It can lead to over-reliance on TNC’s
TNC’s can choose to relocate or change suppliers
Local buisnesses can struggle to compete against TNC’s
Give 3 reasons why the population of london is growing
International migration
National migration
Internal population growth
What is footlose industry
Those which can be located anywhere in the world
What is an FDI
When an investor becomes a significant investor in a buisness in another country
