money given to someone as recognition of the loss of something (such as their land) when there is a need to build on it

something that crosses the Atlantic Ocean

a network that keep homes and businesses functioning such as roads, rail lines, pipelines and energy grids

Improvements and new developments in transport

Geography

Causes of economic change

The post-industrial economy

Impacts of industry on the physical environment

Social and economic changes in the rural landscape

The north-south divide

The place of the UK in the wider world

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.

Economic futures in the UK

money given to recognise a loss of something

a network that keeps homes and businesses functioning

Match the keywords with their definition.

A {{}} motorway is a way of managing traffic on motorways and reducing congestion.

to create a faster rail link between London and Birmingham

to improve public bus services in rural areas

What is the purpose of HS2 (High-Speed 2) in the UK?

new terminal can load and unload much larger ships

dredging the estuary bed disrupted marine habitats

more efficient handling means loading and unloading is much quicker

potential to reduce sediment movement and increase coastal erosion 

Which of these are advantages of Liverpool2?

this is true because places always need to be developed and locals get employed

this is false because construction jobs are short-term

this is true because infrastructure projects don't require specialist skills

this is false because they require specialist skills for a short time

True or false? Building infrastructure projects always creates long-term job opportunities.

to move people and goods from one place to another

What is the primary purpose of transportation systems?

What is an environmental issue caused by transport?

substances (generally gases) released into the atmosphere when fuels are burnt

a network that keep homes & businesses functioning such as roads, rail and power

man made structures to prevent coastal erosion

the relationship between living and non-living things

The UK’s "Smart Motorways" project aims to improve traffic flow by using variable speed limits and __________ lanes.

Starter Quiz

What is the primary purpose of transportation systems?