Urban Issues And Challenges 2

Question 1

What was the change in industry in 1900s?

Answer 1

Few farmers due to agriculture mechanisation
Secondary sector began to rise
Tech developed so globalisation developed

Question 2

What is globalisation?

Answer 2

Relationships globally not nationally

Question 3

What happened when the secondary sector began to rise?

Answer 3

Large areas where docks and factories were were converted to benefit other industries
London Docklands now a major financial sector
75% today work in service industries

Question 4

What was the post-industrial economy?

Answer 4

Move away form primary and secondary sectors toward tertiary and quaternary sectors
More land was free to diversify and make money from (golf courses, camp sites)
This was because more food could be grown in a smaller space
Globalisation mean trade and direct profit from shares

Question 5

What is an example of a business park?

Answer 5

Silicon Valley (California)
Edge of the city- close to airport and railways
Hotels, greenery, shops

Question 6

What is the reason for UK uneven development?

Answer 6

Coal was a major income for the north so when this stopped, the economy there declined
Agriculture technology meant unemployment for many
South east boomed economically- Docklands e.t.c

Question 7

What actions are being taken to reduce the north-south divide?

Answer 7

Government set up TNCs in areas of high unemployment (Toyota)
HS2- high speed rail line to stimulate growth in north
Northern Powerhouse 2014- developing northern economy

Question 8

Why are poor transport links an issue?

Answer 8

Poor links are a waste of time and money

Discourages foreign investment

Question 9

What are 3 examples of improvements in transport links?

Answer 9

HS2- reduce journey times and stimulate growth. However, cuts through countryside and demolishes homes
Liverpool 2- container port worth £400million. Will enable world’s largest ships to dock
£20 bil road investment- extra lanes to speed travel and avoid congestion. E.g. southwest superhighway

Question 10

What are the UK’s 3 main exports?

Answer 10

1. Machinery (15%)
2. Vehicles
3. Pharmaceuticals

Question 11

What are the UK’s 3 main imports?

Answer 11

1. Machinery (13%)
2. Vehicles
3. Gems, metals

Question 12

Why have the UK’s trading partners changed?

Answer 12

1. Collapse of British empire- don’t force goods on colonies

2. Globalisation- more interdependence in countries

Question 13

What world groups are the UK involved in?

Answer 13

G8 (global issues discussed)
NATO
UN Security Council