How diverse is UK society? | Starter Quiz | Oak National Academy

In what way does the composition of the UK population change?

• It changes based on death rates in the community

• It changes in response to public sector spending

• It changes with age, ethnicity, religion and disability

Why does the UK have an ageing population?

• Because better living standards and healthcare has increased life expectancy

• Because education has improved quality of life

• Because of an increase in birth rates

What might be a negative impact of an ageing population?

• Increase demands on health services and social care

• Lower cost of pensions of shorter period of time

• Lower cost of social care

What is the percentage of the Black African/ Caribbean British community in the UK?

• 12%

• 14%

• 3%

What has been the positive impact of ethnic and religious changes in the UK?

• It has brought about innovation and creativity as well as better cultural understanding

• It has increased segregation of different communities

• It has led to division within society

What is the impact of a changing UK population?

• Decrease in taxes.

• Impact on wealth distribution, resources and diversity

• Increased emigration