WorksheetsGeography - GCSE - Urban Issues - Birmingham
Total questions: 11
Worksheet time: 28mins
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
(a)
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
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.
What is the name of Birmingham's biggest new green park, located at Millenium point and the home to Birmingham city university and the Thinktank?
(a)
