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
