Year 10 - Geography
Changing economic sectors in urban and rural areas
Places and people in the UK
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Unit Summary
This unit teaches pupils about the human geography of the UK. Pupils learn about population distribution, the location of cities and the impacts of migration. Pupils also learn about the role of the UK government and the EU and the importance of globalisation in the UK's changing economy.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to compare the changes that have occurred in different economic sectors.
Key Notes
- There has been a decline in the primary and secondary sectors in rural and urban areas.
- There has been a rise in the tertiary and quaternary sectors in rural and urban areas.
- This decline and growth has affected the economy and employment structures of particular areas of the UK.
Vocabulary To Learn
- mechanisation: the development of machinery and technology in industries such that it reduces the need for human labour
- global shift: the movement of manufacturing industries from developed countries to emerging and developing countries
- science park: an area of land dedicated to businesses specialising in science and technology
- financial services: a tertiary sector industry that deals with banking, investments, pensions and insurance
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- All forms of primary and secondary industry have declined in all areas.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain this geography topic using two clear key points.
There has been a decline in the primary and secondary sectors in rural and urban areas. There has been a rise in the tertiary and quaternary sectors in rural and urban areas.
2. Define this geography term and use it in an example. 'mechanisation'
the development of machinery and technology in industries such that it reduces the need for human labour.
3. Correct this common geography misunderstanding.
Mistake: All forms of primary and secondary industry have declined in all areas. Correction: While the general trend has been one of decline, some aspects of primary and secondary industries have become more successful such as organic farming.
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