the increase in the proportion of people living in towns and cities rather than the countryside

all the basic systems in a country, such as transport and power supply

a service is a system that supplies a public need, for example waste collection

a city that is a major centre for trade and communication with other places around the world

large businesses that operate in many different countries globally

Opportunities in Beijing

Geography

GIS: Visualising the human and physical geography of China

The climate of China

The biomes of China

The Gobi Desert

Population change in China

Rural to urban migration in China

Beijing: A global city

Challenges in Beijing

China: The workshop of the world

Evaluating China's status as a global superpower

Climate change in China

This unit teaches pupils about the human and physical geography of China, how this leads to diverse lives within the country, and how it affects its power and status around the world. Pupils will learn about China's economy and how this affects its relationship with the rest of the world.

China: a global superpower?

What is one major economic opportunity in Beijing?

How long have people lived in the area around Beijing?

Access to historical landmarks and global events

What is one cultural opportunity in Beijing?

It has built an extensive metro system and high-speed trains

How has Beijing’s infrastructure improved to support opportunities?

What is the approximate population of China?

What is the main reason for China’s large population?

Which city in China has the largest population?

What is the main reason for rural-to-urban migration in China?

Opportunities in Beijing

Lesson outcome