A changing UK city (Edexcel GCSE Geography A): Quizzes
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Which process describes the growth of cities as people move from rural to urban areas?
Which process describes the growth of cities as people move from rural to urban areas?
Urbanisation
In which decade did suburbanisation become particularly prominent in UK cities?
In which decade did suburbanisation become particularly prominent in UK cities?
1920s
What type of housing primarily characterised suburban estates?
What type of housing primarily characterised suburban estates?
Semi-detached houses
Which new town did people relocate to during counter-urbanisation from Birmingham?
Which new town did people relocate to during counter-urbanisation from Birmingham?
Redditch
What attracts people to return to city centres during re-urbanisation?
What attracts people to return to city centres during re-urbanisation?
Proximity to jobs & entertainment
Where do older Birmingham residents often relocate for retirement?
Where do older Birmingham residents often relocate for retirement?
Bournemouth
From which countries do refugees and asylum seekers currently arrive in Birmingham?
From which countries do refugees and asylum seekers currently arrive in Birmingham?
Afghanistan, Syria & Ukraine
What percentage of Birmingham's population is under 30 years old?
What percentage of Birmingham's population is under 30 years old?
43.8%
What percentage of Birmingham residents belong to non-white ethnic groups?
What percentage of Birmingham residents belong to non-white ethnic groups?
51.4%
How many new homes does Birmingham need annually for the next five years?
How many new homes does Birmingham need annually for the next five years?
4,500
In which areas did many migrants settle during the 1970s in Birmingham?
In which areas did many migrants settle during the 1970s in Birmingham?
Sparkbrook & Sparkhill
What is Birmingham's largest single age group?
What is Birmingham's largest single age group?
20-24 year olds
Which public service experiences particular strain from increased population?
Which public service experiences particular strain from increased population?
GP surgeries