Uk Citys, Population And London Flashcards
Describe population density in the uk
UK has uneven population density some parts have high density like the south east and some have low population density like the north west
Define population density
How many people and close people live to each other
What is the location of UK city’s liked to?
Natural resources like coal or near coastal ports like Portsmouth
How many different languages are spoken in London?
300
What makes London important?
Home to TNCs like GlaxoSmithKline and HSBC
Home to the UK stock exchange
Generates 20% of UK GNI
Home to BBC, CH4 and ITV
What term describes a standard of living below the majority?
Deprivation
What percentage of east is recycled in London?
61%
How much lower is the Life expectancy in Newham compared to the national average?
7 years
What is the percentage of unemployment in Newham?
9.4%
What is the percentage of unemployment nationality?
4%
How does London aim to lower air pollution?
Electric busses and taxis
Low emission zones
Congestion charge