OCR B geography paper 2 - UK and the 21st century

where is oxford located

towards the south of England, north west of London

how many high technology companies are in oxford

1500

what is an economic hub

a city where a countries economic growth is strongest

what can you find in an economic hub

good transport connections, high skilled workforce

why is the location of Oxford significant

• first class research universities

• 40 miles from Heathrow

• 50 miles from london

what are some changes made to the economic hub

formula 1 companies based there e.g. Williams

science and research parks have expanded

Harwell campus has a residential quarter with 1400 new homes

how many employees do high tech companies employ as of 2000

43,000

employment in oxford is at __% compared to 18% UK average

40

what’s an environmental issue of oxford being an economic hub

high commuting times and air pollution

what increases the local economy

money spent in shops is high

what impact does tourism have in oxford

many people visit because of its international impact

what national impacts do high tech companies bring to oxford

bring investment into the UK and this boosts revenue

the developments in oxford have what impact

positive economic impact on neighbouring regions

what impact might increased economic development in the south have

larger gap between the north and south

what’s a transport advantage to oxford

better transport links

what’s an employability advantage to oxford

graduates from oxford gain employment in local area

what’s a standard of living advantage to oxford

good quality of life with many restaurants

what’s a disadvantage of tourism on oxford during holidays

city is crowded and even more crowded during holiday seasons

what is a issue to oxford in terms of access

restricted parking means its harder to reach the centre

what’s a monetary issue for oxford

housing prices are high so its expensive to live there