Topic 2 people of the UK

• What is the UK connected to?

  Many other countries and places
• What are the UK’s major import partners?

  • EU (e.g. Germany)
  • USA
  • China
• Why does the UK import a lot from the EU?

  Because there are no tariffs as members
• Why does the UK import many goods from China?

  Because goods are cheaper to make there
• Why does the UK not trade much with Africa?

  Countries there have small economies
• What does the UK import from Norway?

  Petroleum for cars and power stations
• Why does the UK import vehicles from Germany?

  Because it can afford luxury vehicles
• What types of products does the UK import from China?

  Manufactured products like clothes and toys
• What are the UK’s major export partners?

  • EU (e.g. Germany)
  • Switzerland
  • USA
  • China
• Why does the UK export a lot to the EU?

  Due to lack of tariffs and short distance
• What type of products does the UK mainly export to Switzerland?

  Financial products
• What types of manufactured goods does the UK export?

  Aircraft and cars
• Why does Nissan build cars in the UK?

  To export tariff-free into the EU
• What is the definition of export?

  Selling goods/services to another country
• What is the definition of import?

  Bringing goods/services into a country
• What is a trade deficit?

  When a country imports more than exports
• What are the geographical patterns of diversity and inequality in the UK?

  • Employment rates
  • Average income
  • Life expectancy
  • Educational attainment
  • Ethnicity
  • Access to broadband
• Where are unemployment rates generally higher in the UK?

  In the north compared to the south
• What caused higher unemployment rates in northern areas?

  Deindustrialisation and factory closures
• Where have new jobs in the tertiary and quaternary sectors been created?

  In the South East and London
• Why is unemployment low in London and the South East?

  Due to better infrastructure attracting businesses
• What is the primary sector important for?

  Some rural areas with little tourism
• How does average income differ across the UK?

  Higher in London and the South East
• What contributes to higher average incomes in the South?

  Higher percentage of people with qualifications
• What is the average income difference within London?

  Westminster has double that of Barking
• How does educational attainment differ in the UK?

  Higher in London and the South East
• What is the link between deprivation and educational attainment?

  Poorer areas achieve lower educational levels
• What is the life expectancy trend in the UK?

  Higher in the South than the North
• What factors contribute to lower life expectancy in the North?

  Lower standard of living and income
• Where are ethnic minorities concentrated in the UK?

  In urban areas, especially former mill towns
• What is the urban-rural divide regarding broadband access?

  Rural areas have worse access to broadband
• What are the causes of uneven development in the UK?

  • Geographical location
  • Economic change
  • Infrastructure
  • Government policy
• Why does London attract many businesses?

  It is an important global city
• What is the impact of deindustrialisation in the North?

  High rates of poverty and unemployment
• What has happened to infrastructure investment in the South East?

  It has seen significant investment in recent decades
• What was the effect of the Conservative government's policies in the 1980s?

  Increased unemployment in the North
• What is the potential impact of HS2 plans?

  It may help reduce the north-south divide
• What are the consequences of economic decline in Salford Quays?

  • Environmental: Docks fell into disrepair
  • Economic: 20% unemployment rate
  • Social: Population decrease and increased crime
• What are the consequences of economic growth in Salford Quays?

  • Environmental: Improved water quality
  • Economic: Creation of well-paid jobs
  • Social: Population growth and new facilities
• What is the definition of an ageing population?

  A large percentage over age 65