UK in the 21st century Flashcards
Within the UK what area has a relatively high population density?
South-East England
Within the UK what area has a low population density?
North-East Scotland
Where is the UK on the demographic transition model?
It rose between 1760 and 1880, slower birth growth due to low medical help and WW1 & WW2
What is water stress?
When a demand for water exceeds its supply during a certain period or when water is not high of quality to use
What stage on the DTM is high birth rate, declining death, rising population?
2
What stage on the DTM is low birth rate, low death rate, high steady population?
4
What stage on the DTM is slowly declining birth rate, declining death rate, growing population?
3
What stage on the DTM is high birth rate, high death rate, low steady population?
1
What stage on the DTM is low death rate, lower birth rate, declining population?
5
What are 4 advantages of an aging population?
1 - More voluntary work - swap jobs
2 - Grey pound
3 - SOT housing developments
4 - Saves money
What are 4 disadvantages of an aging population?
1 - Retirement - reduction in earnings
2 - Pensions
3 - Pressure on health services
4 - Busses are more expensive - ride and ring
What is deindustrialization?
When factories are shut down and unemployment occurs
How much has the working hours changed?
Fell from 46-44
Name an economic hub…..
Media city, Salford - BBC + ITV studios
Where is Oxford located?
In the South of England
In Oxford what 3 topics of research do they do?
Engineering, space and medical
Why is the Harwell campus good?
It have lots of jobs to offer
What motor sport industry is Oxford home to?
Formula 1
What are the main social impacts from the conflict with Ukraine?
There have been around 5000 deaths many injured or homeless
What are the main economic impacts from the conflict with Ukraine?
Transport links have been badly affected
What are the main environmental impacts from the conflict with Ukraine?
There have been food shortages, power blackouts which affects the mobile phone networks
What is being done to reduce the conflict?
The UK government has commanded the Russian interaction in Ukraine has repeatedly expressed its disapproval to Russia
Why is there conflict with Ukraine?
In 1991 the collection of states the Soviet Union broke up, due to this there have been diversions in the west and east of the country
How many countries in the X factor aired in?
147
