Uks Human Landscape Flashcards

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Site of London and benefits

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Flat land is easy to build upon
Thames so used to be ports, water
Sedimentary rock is easy to build on

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Situation of London and benefits

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Time zone is perfect for trade in morn with Asia and eve for America
Close to Europe for trade
M25 gets access across country
5 airports (Heathrow,Luton,City,Stanstead, Heathrow, Gatwick )

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How is London connected to the rest of UK

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HS2 train now super fast between London and Leeds

Radial network of roads

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How has free trade with Europe increased FDI

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Cheaper investment lower tax rates and market of 550 million people

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