UK Cities 🇬🇧 Flashcards
Describe the population distribution in the UK:
uneven
relief of an area affects where most people live
Population distribution in upland regions:
sparsely-populated
difficult to farm and have few natural resources
Population distribution in coastal areas:
very attractive for human settlement, especially where there are sheltered bays and estuaries suitable for harbours
What form of wealth has led to rapid population growth?
mineral wealth due to where industries develop (coal and iron ore)
Population distribution in lowland areas:
very developed as they are easier to build on and the climate is more mild than upland areas
Population of London
about 9.5 million people
roughly 16% of UK’s population
What has caused city population to change?
- transport links
- migration
- job opportunities
- services
- natural increase
- industry changes