WRC | Human Geography Case Studies

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    • What are the urban changes in Manchester?
      • Variety in social, economic, and environmental opportunities
      • Challenges due to urban change
    • Where is Manchester located?
      North West England
    • What are the transport connections in Manchester?
      Motorways, train stations, and public transport
    • What are the names of the motorways providing links to Manchester?
      M60, M56, M52
    • What is the integrated public transport system in Manchester called?
      The Bee Network
    • How many people live within one hour of Manchester?
      7.2 million
    • How many passengers does Manchester Airport serve annually?
      19 million
    • How many direct jobs does Manchester Airport provide?
      22,000 direct jobs
    • What is the contribution of Manchester Airport to indirect jobs?
      45,000 indirect jobs
    • What is the significance of world-class universities in Manchester?
      Attracts TNCs and provides skilled workforce
    • How many students study in Manchester?
      92,000 students
    • What is the impact of graduates on employment in Manchester?
      Access to higher-paid jobs
    • Which famous football clubs are located in Manchester?
      Manchester City and Manchester United
    • What was the impact of Irish migration to Manchester?
      750,000 people moved during the Famine
    • How many Jewish migrants settled in Manchester?
      30,000 Jewish migrants
    • What was the Windrush generation's impact on Manchester?
      Profound effect on culture and society
    • How many Caribbean migrants came to Manchester between 1948-1970?
      500,000 migrants
    • Why did migrants from South Asia settle in Manchester?
      For university and employment opportunities
    • What caused migration from Nigeria to Manchester in the 1960s?
      Economic instability from the Nigerian civil war
    • How many people migrated from Eastern Europe to Manchester in the 2000s?
      1 million people
    • What is a positive impact of migration on Manchester's language diversity?
      Over 200 languages spoken
    • What are some cultural contributions from migrants in Manchester?
      Festivals, food, and traditions
    • What is a negative impact of migration on Manchester's schools?
      Overcrowded schools
    • What is a negative impact of migration on healthcare in Manchester?
      Long waiting times in healthcare
    • What are the two main groups of national migrants to Manchester?
      University students and graduates
    • How has the character of Manchester changed due to university graduates?
      High-tech industries developed in the quaternary sector
    • What is the average age of Manchester's population?
      31 years old
    • What has been developed for Manchester's younger population?
      New services and housing
    • How has the Metrolink expansion affected Manchester's population?
      Increased migration and urban sprawl
    • How much have house prices increased in Manchester over the past 25 years?
      Quadrupled in prices
    • What are the three reasons for urban change in Manchester?
      Deindustrialisation, IRA Bomb, Commonwealth Games
    • What was the impact of deindustrialisation in Manchester?
      Loss of employment and income
    • What was the result of the 1996 IRA Bomb in Manchester?
      Regeneration of the Arndale and shopping areas
    • What was developed after the 2002 Commonwealth Games?
      New sporting infrastructure
    • What are the influences of urban change in Manchester?
      • Social: Improved quality of life
      • Economic: Enhanced standard of living
      • Environmental: Support for biodiversity
    • What is the significance of tertiary sector employment in Manchester?
      Attracts national and international businesses
    • What is a counterargument regarding tertiary sector employment in Manchester?
      Unskilled workers may not access jobs
    • What is the impact of Metrolink expansion on employment?
      Reduces unemployment through access
    • What is a counterargument regarding Metrolink expansion?
      Increased house prices near tramlines
    • What is the significance of MediaCityUK in Manchester?
      Provides jobs in digital and media sectors