Year 11 - Geography
The place of the UK in the wider world
Economic futures in the UK
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Unit Summary
This unit teaches economic change in the UK. Pupils will learn about the causes of economic change and the move to a post-industrial economy. Pupils will learn about economic developments in rural areas, developments in transport, the north-south divide and the role of the UK in the wider world.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to compare the UK's links with the wider world.
Key Notes
- The UK has significant links with the wider world.
- The UK has links to the wider world through trade, culture, transport and electronic communications.
- The UK has economic and political links with the EU and the Commonwealth.
Vocabulary To Learn
- Commonwealth: an international association of 56 countries that were previously part of the British Empire
- international migration: the movement of people from one country to another
- interdependence: where two or more countries rely on each other
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- The Commonwealth represents nothing more than a cultural and historical connection between countries.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain this geography topic using two clear key points.
The UK has significant links with the wider world. The UK has links to the wider world through trade, culture, transport and electronic communications.
2. Define this geography term and use it in an example. 'Commonwealth'
an international association of 56 countries that were previously part of the British Empire.
3. Correct this common geography misunderstanding.
Mistake: The Commonwealth represents nothing more than a cultural and historical connection between countries. Correction: Commonwealth states meet every two years to promote trade relationships, human rights and development aid.
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