The North/South Divide (AQA GCSE Geography): Quizzes
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What is London's key role that contributes to the North/South divide?
What is London's key role that contributes to the North/South divide?
Global financial services centre
In which decades did deindustrialisation affect northern towns and cities?
In which decades did deindustrialisation affect northern towns and cities?
1970s and 1980s
What were the main impacts of deindustrialisation in the north?
What were the main impacts of deindustrialisation in the north?
Unemployment and weaker economic growth
Which region has higher wages, house prices, and better quality of life?
Which region has higher wages, house prices, and better quality of life?
South of England
How much lower is the average wage in Huddersfield compared to London?
How much lower is the average wage in Huddersfield compared to London?
40% lower
What is the life expectancy in Glasgow, Scotland?
What is the life expectancy in Glasgow, Scotland?
72.6
What is the life expectancy in Dorset on the south coast?
What is the life expectancy in Dorset on the south coast?
82.9
What % of children in London go into higher education?
What % of children in London go into higher education?
50%
When did the HS2 high-speed rail service between London and the north start?
When did the HS2 high-speed rail service between London and the north start?
2017
When will the Trans-Pennine railway electrification be completed?
When will the Trans-Pennine railway electrification be completed?
2024/2025
When did the Liverpool2 Deep Water Container Port open?
When did the Liverpool2 Deep Water Container Port open?
2016
How much is BT investing in broadband across the north by 2025?
How much is BT investing in broadband across the north by 2025?
£62 million
What is the maximum business rate discount per year for businesses moving north?
What is the maximum business rate discount per year for businesses moving north?
£275,000