Geography - GCSE - Urban Issues - Birmingham

Which of the following are reasons for national importance for Birmingham (select all that are true)

• Birmingham airport has direct flights to places like USA and China

• 90% of UK consumers are within 4 hours travel of the city

• HQ of important companies such as the BBC and Severn Trent

• England's capital city

• New street station links the city to the rest of the country

Which of the following are reasons for International importance for Birmingham (select all that are true)

• HQ of important companies such as Eon and HSBC

• New street station links the city to the rest of the country

• Birmingham airport has direct flights to places like USA and China

• 90% of UK consumers are within 4 hours travel of the city

• Voted into the top 15 cities to locate a business in Europe

What famously happened in Lozells in 2005 and 2011?

• Deindustrialisation

• Industrialisation

• Post war migration from Jamaica and India

• Riots due to tensions from segregation

• Chinese new year celebrations

Which statement best describes the population of Birmingham

• Similar to the UK's average age

• Unusually higher amount of elderly population

• Unusually higher amount of young population

Urban change has created many opportunities, what opportunities have been made to the cultural mix in Birmingham? (Include specific details where possible) (write in full sentences)

When different types of transport are connected together to allow an easier or more effective flow, we call this an _______ _______ system

What caused Birmingham's population to grow between 1900's and 1940's?

• Deindustrialisation

• Continued Industrialisation

• Migration from Commonwealth countries including Jamaica and India

• High levels of unemployment

How has the type of employment changed in Birmingham since the 1940's?

Name a location that has been rejuventated in Birmingham

Rejuvenation creates economic and social opportunities. Select the statements that describe economic opportunities.

• Brownfield sites are redeveloped and therefore more attractive to investors.

• Facilities such as the library and pedestrian areas are improved.

• Transport systems are improved to allow easier commuting.

• More green spaces for people to socialise in.