Economic Futures in the UK (OCR GCSE Geography A (Geographical Themes)): Quizzes
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What is de-industrialisation?
What is de-industrialisation?
Decline of manufacturing industry
How have machines and technology affected UK employment?
How have machines and technology affected UK employment?
Replaced many jobs in modern industries
Why did NEEs like China affect UK manufacturing?
Why did NEEs like China affect UK manufacturing?
They had cheaper labour costs
What is the UK now a world centre for?
What is the UK now a world centre for?
Financial services & media
What is the quaternary sector also known as?
What is the quaternary sector also known as?
Knowledge economy
What % of UK workforce is now in manufacturing compared to 1900?
What % of UK workforce is now in manufacturing compared to 1900?
10% now vs 55% in 1900
What % of the UK workforce is now in the quaternary sector?
What % of the UK workforce is now in the quaternary sector?
15%
Where is the M4 corridor located?
Where is the M4 corridor located?
London to Bristol
Where are science parks often located?
Where are science parks often located?
On town edges near universities
What is the main focus difference between science and business parks?
What is the main focus difference between science and business parks?
Science: technology; Business: commerce
When was Birmingham Science Park established?
When was Birmingham Science Park established?
1983
What does Birmingham Science Park specialise in?
What does Birmingham Science Park specialise in?
Life Sciences