Topic 5 Knowledge Organiser: London

The significance of site, situation and connectivity of London is:

• It has contributed to London’s growth as a major global city.

• It has made London a remote and isolated city.

• It has limited London’s economic development.

• It has reduced London’s importance in international trade.

The significance of London is:

• It is the capital city of England and a major global financial center.

• It is the largest city in Australia.

• It is the capital of France.

• It is a small village in Scotland.

How do Newham and Richmond upon-Thames compare?

• Newham is more urban and diverse, while Richmond upon-Thames is more suburban and affluent.

• Newham is more rural and less diverse than Richmond upon-Thames.

• Richmond upon-Thames is more industrial than Newham.

• Both Newham and Richmond upon-Thames have similar demographics and economic profiles.

Which borough has a higher percentage of adults with a degree?

• Newham

• Richmond

The median age in Newham is ____ while in Richmond it is 41.

• 31

• 35

• 28

• 39

What is the structure of London? London is more complex than both the Burgess model and the Hoyt model. Its main economic function has shifted to the Docklands and now includes tower famous building like Canary Wharf. In some ways you could say London has 2 CBDs, many business centres are attracted to Central London as well as the Burgess model. Housing age decreases as you get out further from the centre, and population density decreases.

• London has 2 CBDs, a main economic function in the Docklands, and decreasing housing age and population density outward from the centre.

• London follows only the Burgess model with a single CBD and uniform housing age.

• London's main economic function remains in the old city centre, with increasing population density outward.

• London is less complex than the Hoyt model and has no business centres outside the CBD.

What are Urban Land Use Models?

• Central Business District (CBD)

• Inner City/Zone of Transition

• Suburbs/Inner Suburbs

• Rural-Urban Fringe/Outer Suburbs

• All of the above

Patterns of inequality in London include:

• Significant differences in income and wealth across neighborhoods

• Uniform distribution of wealth throughout the city

• Complete absence of social class divisions

• Equal access to education and healthcare for all residents

The Central Business District (CBD) in London is:

• the main commercial and business centre of the city

• a residential suburb in the outskirts of London

• an industrial area located in East London

• a famous park in the city centre

Deindustrialisation refers to which of the following, and how has it affected London?

• The decline of manufacturing industries, leading to job losses and economic changes in London.

• The increase in agricultural activities, resulting in more rural jobs in London.

• The growth of technology sectors, causing a rise in industrial jobs in London.

• The expansion of heavy industries, leading to more pollution in London.