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Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
What is a science park?
A park with natural resources
A group of scientific and technical businesses
A recreational area for scientists
A place for agricultural research
What is the North-South divide?
A geographical line dividing the UK
Economic and cultural differences between Southern and Northern England
A political boundary in the UK
A historical division in England
What does 'industrialisation' refer to?
The increase in agricultural activities
The transition from agriculture to manufacturing
The selling of raw materials
The provision of information services
What is the characteristic of a rural area?
Urban
Industrial
Characteristic of the countryside
Technological
What is the impact of globalisation?
Decrease in international connections
Increase in connections between places and people
Isolation of countries
Reduction in cultural exchanges
What is an example of a science park in the UK?
Shuttleworth Mead Business Park
Waters Science Park
London Business Park
Manchester Science Park
What is a key factor in the location of business parks?
Proximity to natural resources
Cheaper land
Access to international markets
Availability of skilled labor
What was the main occupation in the UK before 1800?
Farming or mining
IT sector
Service and finance
Manufacturing
What is the impact of deindustrialisation in the UK?
Increase in farming
Decline in secondary industries
Growth in IT sector
Expansion of railways
What is the main reason for population growth in South Cambridgeshire?
Natural increase
Migration to the area
High birth rate
Low death rate
What was announced in 2014 to improve UK roads?
New railway lines
£15 billion road investment strategy
Expansion of airports
New ports
Which airport had expansion plans that were contested due to environmental concerns?
Manchester Airport
Liverpool Airport
Heathrow Airport
Birmingham Airport
What is the UK's relationship with the EU described as?
Strong and stable
Uncertain
Non-existent
Fully integrated
What is the impact of population decline in the Outer Hebrides?
Increased employment
School closures
Rising house prices
Improved transport
What is the significance of Liverpool2?
A new airport
A new port
A new railway line
A new motorway
