Diverse Places

Is there a varitey in the population structure in the UK?

Yes - population characteristics differ from place to place

Give an example of 2 London Boroughs that differ in population characteristcs due to income inequality

Brent and Bromley

What regions do Brent and Bromely differ in the most and how? (include evidence)

• Population density —>Brent is over 3 times more densly populated than Bromley

• Rate of recent population change - The rate of population change in Brent was more than 3 times population change in Bromley (explained by influx of younger immigrant families who are fertile)

• Ethnic diversity - Brent has a significantly higher level of ethnic diversity than Bromley

• Age structure - Brent has a younger population than Bromley

Name 4 positives impacts of migration on the Host country (the country that they go to)

• More Tax revenue (as more people are working) —> this allows for improvement of services

• The migrants are willing to do the jobs that local citizens dont want to do (due to low pay ect..) such as cleaners

• Increased Cultral diversity

• Increased Young adult population

Name 4 negative impacts of migration on the Host country (the country that they go to)

• Overpopulation leads to strain on services (such as housing, welfare ect..)

• erosion of the local culture

• Increased Population leads to increased strain on the environment

Name 4 positives impacts of migration on the Source country (the country that they leave)

• They recieve remitances (they get money sent back to them from family memebers whom have migrated to wealthier countires)

• Reduces strain on local services

• migrants could return with higher skill levels

• gives oppertunity to develop international connections

Name 4 negative impacts of migration on the Source country (the country that they leave)

• Brain drain (all the young smart people move out)

• aging population

• Population decline

• skilled workers leave - dedcline in economy