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Uk in the 21st century
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How do ethnic groups contribute to the culture life of the uk through food?
Many supermarkets now have world food isles
ethnic groups have influenced British food, restaurants and takeaway
people moving to the uk bring their own culture
What are the 4 economic sectors?
Primary
Secondary
Tertiary
Quaternary
What are some responses to an ageing population?
Increased
healthcare costs
, changes in pension systems,
labor shortages
, and increased focus on elderly care.
What are some positive of an ageing population?
wisdom
, experience and can look after
grandchildren
What are some negatives to an ageing population?
Decreased
workforce
, increased
healthcare costs
.
What is water stress?
Not enough
water
to keep up with the
demand
What are some causes of water stress?
Population growth
,
climate change
, over-extraction of
groundwater
,
pollution
, and inefficient water management.
What are some solutions to water stress?
Water conservation,
desalination
, rainwater harvesting,
wastewater
recycling.
What does relief mean?
surface
and
height
of the land
What does population structure mean?
The
composition
of a population ie the number of
males
and
females
in different
age group
. This can be shown in a
population pyramid
.
What does population density mean?
The number of
people
living in a given area.
Why are there housing shortages in the uk?
Lack of land
Lack of money
Growing population
Why has the life expectancy increased?
Better
healthcare