Urban Change in HICs - Birmingham, UK - Case Study (OCR GCSE Geography A (Geographical Themes)): Quizzes
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What percentage of the UK's population lives in London?
What percentage of the UK's population lives in London?
Almost 15%
Why are lowland areas attractive for city development?
Why are lowland areas attractive for city development?
Easy to build on & milder climate
What features are typically found in the CBD?
What features are typically found in the CBD?
Shops, offices, stations & hotels
What is Birmingham's ranking among UK cities by population?
What is Birmingham's ranking among UK cities by population?
Second largest city
How many languages are spoken in Birmingham?
How many languages are spoken in Birmingham?
Around 300
What is Birmingham's Jewellery Quarter known for internationally?
What is Birmingham's Jewellery Quarter known for internationally?
Largest jewellery centre in Europe
What is an advantage of migration to Birmingham?
What is an advantage of migration to Birmingham?
Younger working population
What was Birmingham's economy worth in 2018?
What was Birmingham's economy worth in 2018?
£28.1 billion
How much was invested in Birmingham's new Grand Central Station?
How much was invested in Birmingham's new Grand Central Station?
£500 million
How many electric car charging points are across Birmingham?
How many electric car charging points are across Birmingham?
400 charging points
What percentage of deprived areas does Ladywood fall into?
What percentage of deprived areas does Ladywood fall into?
Top 10% most deprived
How many new jobs did Brindley Place regeneration create?
How many new jobs did Brindley Place regeneration create?
10,000 new jobs
What percentage of UK domestic waste is currently recycled?
What percentage of UK domestic waste is currently recycled?
Approximately 25%
How much extra will HS2 add to Birmingham's economy?
How much extra will HS2 add to Birmingham's economy?
£4 billion
How long can self-service bicycles be hired for in UK cities?
How long can self-service bicycles be hired for in UK cities?
As little as 30 minutes