UK in the 21st century

• What is the topic of the afternoon session?

  The UK in the 21st century
• What type of exam will the topic be examined on?

  Paper two unit two exam
• How many keywords are mentioned in the session?

  20 keywords
• Why are the keywords important for students?

  They help access exam questions
• What should students do if they find keywords confusing?

  Research them and ask geography teachers
• What is the difference between migration, emigration, and immigration?

  Migration is general movement; emigration is leaving; immigration is entering
• What does the term 'relief' mean in geography?

  Height and shape of the land
• What should students do with the specification they received?

  Use it to plan revision sessions
• What are the key features to describe the UK in the 21st century?

  • Physical landscapes
  • Physical geography
  • Population density
  • Human characteristics
  • Land use changes
• What is the main land use in the UK?

  Grassland areas
• What percentage of the UK's land is urban?

  12 percent
• What has caused the reduction of woodland in the UK?

  Cutting down trees during the World Wars
• How does relief affect rainfall in the UK?

  Higher altitudes receive more rainfall
• What is relief rainfall?

  Rainfall caused by air rising over mountains
• What is a rain shadow?

  An area with less rainfall due to mountains
• What is the relationship between population density and rainfall in the UK?

  Densely populated areas often have lower rainfall
• What does water stress mean?

  Not having enough water to meet demand
• What are some reasons for high housing demand in the UK?

  Job opportunities and cultural attractions
• Where are the largest housing shortages in the UK?

  In the south and east areas
• How do housing prices in London compare to other areas?

  They are much more expensive
• What areas in the UK experience the highest water stress?

  The south and the east
• Why is there high demand for housing in the south and east of the UK?

  Many people want to live there
• What is the relationship between housing shortages and population movement in the UK?

  More people move to areas with jobs
• How do house prices in London compare to other UK areas?

  They are much more expensive
• What happens to house prices when bidding occurs?

  Prices continue to rise with higher bids
• What is a consequence of high house prices for younger people?

  They may live in suburbs instead
• What is a potential solution for older people with large homes?

  Downsizing or home sharing
• What is the population of the UK as of the latest census?

  Approximately 67 million
• What has been the trend in the UK population since 2001?

  The population has steadily increased
• How many people has the UK population increased since 2001?

  By 8 million
• What is the main reason for the UK's population growth?

  Birth rate exceeds death rate
• What is net migration?

  The difference between immigration and emigration
• How did EU membership affect migration to the UK?

  Increased migration from Eastern Europe
• What is the shape of the UK population pyramid in 2011?

  Widest in the middle
• What does an aging population indicate?

  More elderly people in the population
• What stage is the UK in on the demographic transition model?

  Stage four
• What is the modal age in the UK population pyramid as of 2011?

  40 to 45 years old
• What is the median age in London compared to the UK average?

  35.6 years in London
• Why is London's population younger than the UK average?

  Many universities attract younger people
• What percentage of London's population was born abroad in 2011?

  38%