London’s Place in the UK Economy (OCR GCSE Geography B (Geography for Enquiring Minds)): Quizzes
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What % of UK population does London have vs what % of wealth does it generate?
What % of UK population does London have vs what % of wealth does it generate?
13% population, 22% wealth
Since when has London's economic growth been faster than other UK regions?
Since when has London's economic growth been faster than other UK regions?
1997
How did London's share of UK growth change from 1997-2007 to 2008-2011?
How did London's share of UK growth change from 1997-2007 to 2008-2011?
Increased from 20% to 30%
What happened to London's economy after the 2008 crisis compared to other regions?
What happened to London's economy after the 2008 crisis compared to other regions?
Continued expanding while others slowed
What is the nickname for Old Street Roundabout in East London?
What is the nickname for Old Street Roundabout in East London?
Silicon Roundabout
Why are good transport links important for hi-tech companies in London?
Why are good transport links important for hi-tech companies in London?
Fewer employees need cars
What is the clustering effect in hi-tech industries?
What is the clustering effect in hi-tech industries?
Similar businesses locate near each other
Which major tech companies invested in offices near Old Street?
Which major tech companies invested in offices near Old Street?
Facebook and Google
Which region maintained the second-largest share of UK economic growth?
Which region maintained the second-largest share of UK economic growth?
South-east
Where does London's skilled tech workforce mainly come from?
Where does London's skilled tech workforce mainly come from?
Universities in London & South-east