Case Study → Unsuccessful Region - Rust Belt (Detroit, Michigan) (Edexcel A-Level Geography): Quizzes
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What was Michigan historically known for?
What was Michigan historically known for?
Centre of American car manufacturing
By how much did Detroit's population fall over 45 years?
By how much did Detroit's population fall over 45 years?
Over 50%
What was Detroit's average household income compared to the national average in 2015?
What was Detroit's average household income compared to the national average in 2015?
Half the national average
What was Detroit's poverty rate in 2014?
What was Detroit's poverty rate in 2014?
38%
What percentage of Detroit residents graduate from high school?
What percentage of Detroit residents graduate from high school?
Less than 30%
Which is a reduced social consequence of inequality in Detroit?
Which is a reduced social consequence of inequality in Detroit?
Educational attainment
Which is an increased social consequence of inequality in Detroit?
Which is an increased social consequence of inequality in Detroit?
Segregation of socio-economic groups
What is a reason for the Rust Belt's decline?
What is a reason for the Rust Belt's decline?
Overseas companies produce cheaper steel
How many car manufacturing jobs were lost in Michigan over 15 years?
How many car manufacturing jobs were lost in Michigan over 15 years?
80,000 jobs
What impact did reduced spending have on local councils?
What impact did reduced spending have on local councils?
Less investment in local environment