Characteristics

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  • What does the study material suggest about the time to learn about the UK?
    It is a lovely time of year
  • What is the population density in London?
    5600 people per km²
  • Where is the population density highest in the UK?
    In urban core areas
  • What is the population density in Eden, Cumbria?
    About 24 people per km²
  • What problems can high population density cause?
    Housing shortages and increased prices
  • What pressure can high population density place on services?
    Pressure on healthcare and schools
  • How does rainfall vary across the UK?
    It varies hugely around the country
  • What is the average annual rainfall in Northern Scotland?
    1470 mm
  • How does rainfall in coastal areas compare to inland areas?
    Coastal areas generally have higher rainfall
  • What is the average annual rainfall in the southern UK?
    Lower than in the northern UK
  • What does the study material imply about the relationship between population density and rainfall?
    Higher population density can lead to more pressure on resources
  • How does the average rainfall in the UK affect its population distribution?
    It influences where people choose to live
  • What is the average annual rainfall in Scotland?
    1,470 mm
  • How does rainfall in southern and eastern UK compare to Scotland?
    They generally have lower rainfall
  • How does elevation affect rainfall in the UK?
    Higher elevations receive more rainfall
  • What percentage of the UK is agricultural land?
    About 70%
  • What is more common in the south and east of the UK regarding land use?
    Arable farming is more common
  • What type of farming is more common in the north and west of the UK?
    Grazing animals is more common
  • What percentage of the UK is built on buildings?
    Less than 10%
  • Where is economic activity concentrated in the UK?
    In urban core areas
  • What percentage of the land in the UK is covered by forest?
    About 13%
  • What happens to some areas that are not used as much by humans?
    They are left in a natural state
  • What are the main types of land use in the UK?
    • Agricultural land (about 70%)
    • Arable farming in south and east
    • Grazing animals in north and west
    • Urban land (less than 10%)
    • Concentrated in large urban areas
    • Forest land (about 13%)
    • Some managed by people
    • Some left in natural state