Human Geography of the UK (OCR GCSE Geography B (Geography for Enquiring Minds)): Flashcards
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UK population size
UK population size
Approx. 65 million people
% of UK that is urban land
% of UK that is urban land
12%
Proportion of urban land that is green space
Proportion of urban land that is green space
Half (50%)
Largest UK land use type and %
Largest UK land use type and %
Grassland (44%)
% of UK land used for arable farming
% of UK land used for arable farming
20%
3 main causes of UK housing shortage
3 main causes of UK housing shortage
Planning rules, green belts, land speculation
Green belt role
Green belt role
Prevent urban sprawl, preserve countryside near cities
NIMBY definition
NIMBY definition
Not In My Back Yard - local opposition to new housing
Where most UK population lives
Where most UK population lives
Urban areas (cities and towns)
UK woodland coverage %
UK woodland coverage %
13%