London Case study

Question 1

How much of the UK’s income does London contribute to?

Answer 1

• 20%

Question 2

What type of city is London?

Hint: W____ city

Answer 2

• A world city

Question 3

What are some pull factors of London?
(2 Points)

Answer 3

• Top class universities
  (20% overseas students)
• Cultural Diversity
  eg: Brick lane Bangladeshi community

Question 4

How much food does London consume yearly?

Answer 4

• Nearly 7 million tonnes

Question 5

How do cultures change London?
(2 Points)

Answer 5

• Festivals
  eg: Notting hill carnival, Chinese new year and Eid
• Food, Music and goods

Question 6

What challenges does London face?
(4 Points)

Answer 6

• Housing Shortages
• Transport
• Access to services
• Inequality

Question 7

How has price of housing caused housing problems?

Answer 7

• Renting and buying houses is double the average in the UK

Question 8

Why is there a housing shortage happening?

Answer 8

• Population of city is growing at a greater rate than the number of houses built

Question 9

What is the average speed on roads in London between 7am and pm?

Answer 9

• 8 mph

Question 10

How many commuters take the train?

Answer 10

• About 1 million daily

Question 11

Name 2 services that are under pressure from a large population?
(2 Points)

Answer 11

• Healthcare
• Schools

Question 12

Where is the highest income area in London?
(2 Points)

How much do they earn?

Answer 12

• Kensington and Chelsea
• over £130,000 a year

Question 13

What is the lowest income area in London?
(2 Points)

How much do they earn?

Answer 13

• Newham
• under £35,000 a year

Question 14

What are two schemes to reduce emissions and traffic?
(2 Points)

Answer 14

• Congestion charges
• ULEZ zones

Question 15

How much will the Elizabeth line increase rail capacity?

Answer 15

• 10%