AQA Geography (Urban Change: London)

Describe the location of London

• South East of England, on the River Thames

• South West of England, on the River Thames

• North West of England, on the River Thames

• South of England, on the River Severn

What is the advantage of London's location

• Shares a border with Wales

• Good transport hub and a river port

• Shares a land border with Spain

• Good network of internet

Which of the following are examples of London’s international importance

• 5 major international airports which encourages trade and tourism

• London bus network

• Cross rail

• Congestion charge

Which of the following are good examples of social opportunities for a HIC city (London)

• Lots of high paid jobs in the city

• Lots of green spaces

• Cultural mix, London is one of the most diverse cities in the world (festivals & restaurants from different cultures).

• Congestion charge

Which of the following are economic opportunities linked to urban change

• New office blocks built in Canary Wharf which created lots of service based jobs

• Lots of green spaces

• Cross rail set up

• Deindustrialisation

Which of the following are examples of urban greening in London?

• Economic migration

• Cultural mix (lots of restaurants)

• Green roof tops, common in new developments

• Parks closing down

Which of the following are examples of inequalities in education

• Inner city areas (more deprived) have lower GCSE scores compared to the suburbs.

• Suburbs generally have lower GCSE scores compared to inner city areas.

• No difference in results across London

• Life expectancy is higher in the suburbs

Inequalities in health. Pick the correct statement

• No hospitals in the inner city areas

• Wealthier suburbs have a shorter life expectancy

• Life expectancy varies across London and this is linked to diet and access to healthcare.

• No difference in life expectancy in London.

What is meant by the term urban sprawl

• More urban greening

• Development in transport

• The building of less homes in some areas

• The outward growth of a city

How can national migration affect the growth and character of a city

• More buildings are built to house migrants from around the world.

• Lots of migrants moving to London have created a cultural mix. Common to see religious festivals celebrated.

• Lots of migrants moving to London from other U.K. cities & towns results in more overcrowding. London Underground is even more busy and hectic.

• Counter urbanisation