Year 11 - Geography
The post-industrial economy
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 describe the features of a post-industrial economy.
Key Notes
- The UK is moving towards a post-industrial economy.
- The development of information technology has contributed to a post-industrial economy in the UK.
- The growth of service industries, finance and research has contributed to a post-industrial economy in the UK.
- Science and business parks have contributed to a post-industrial economy in the UK.
Vocabulary To Learn
- post-industrial: an economic phase where employment in manufacturing is replaced by employment in services and knowledge economies
- financial services: a branch of industry that manages money and wealth, such as banking, insurance, fund management and taxation
- disposable income: money left over after someone has paid for their essentials such as food, bills and housing
- science park: an area of land dedicated to businesses specialising in science and technology
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Research is not a form of industry because it does not involve trade.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain this geography topic using two clear key points.
The UK is moving towards a post-industrial economy. The development of information technology has contributed to a post-industrial economy in the UK.
2. Define this geography term and use it in an example. 'post-industrial'
an economic phase where employment in manufacturing is replaced by employment in services and knowledge economies.
3. Correct this common geography misunderstanding.
Mistake: Research is not a form of industry because it does not involve trade. Correction: Research is an industry because it creates wealth through innovation and knowledge which has value.
More Lessons In This Unit
- Causes of economic change Study Guide
- Impacts of industry on the physical environment Study Guide
- Improvements and new developments in transport Study Guide
- Social and economic changes in the rural landscape Study Guide
- The north-south divide Study Guide
- The place of the UK in the wider world Study Guide
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