Lesson 4 - Differences Within and Between Settlements

Question 1

Give two causes of population change in the UK

Answer 1

Natural increase
Net migration

Question 2

What percentage of residents in Jesmond are in full time employment?

Answer 2

36%

Question 3

What is the life expectancy of a male in Jesmond?

Answer 3

81.4 years

Question 4

What is the life expectancy of a female in Jesmond?

Answer 4

84.8 years

Question 5

What is the average household size in Jesmond?

Answer 5

2.9 people

Question 6

What is the population of Jesmond?

Answer 6

10 813 people

Question 7

What is the employment rate in Elswick?

Answer 7

48.8%

Question 8

What is the life expectancy of a male in Elswick?

Answer 8

70 years

Question 9

What is the life expectancy of a female in Elswick?

Answer 9

77.6 years

Question 10

What is the average household size in Elswick?

Answer 10

2.5

Question 11

What is the population of Elswick?

Answer 11

13 198 people

Question 12

What are the reasons for the differences in population characteristics between Jesmond and Elswick?

Answer 12

• Different rates of international migration, migration to Elswick was high in the past due to a contract between the council and the government to house asylum seekers in the West End. This has lowered the average age as migrants tend to be youthful and increased the household size and birth rate as migrants tend to be of child baring age.
  The location of Jesmond is a key reason for the difference in population structure compared to Elswick. Jesmond is close to the two universities attracting many students. This lowers the average age however it also lowers the percentage of people in full time employment as students are likely to only work part time.

Question 13

What demographic differences might exist between two rural areas that are at different distances from the city?

Answer 13

Areas closer to the city will have a higher population as it is easier for people to travel to the city for work
Areas closer to the city are likely to attract families as they are close to the city so parents can travel to work and often have good schools for students.
Areas further away are likely to have a lower population density and attracts older people who don’t need to travel to the city.