A post-industrial economy in the UK (Part 2)

In this lesson, we will continue to look at the UK as a post-industrial economy, focusing on the development of science and business parks.

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

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Q1.A post-industrial economy is...

One where most employment is in secondary and tertiary sectors. One where most employment is in tertiary and quaternary sectors. One where most employment is in primary and tertiary sectors.

1/5

Q2.How many people work in IT in the UK?

670 000 690 000 710 000

2/5

Q3.The service sector in the UK makes up...

1/2 of the UK economy. 1/3 of the UK economy. 3/4 of the UK economy.

3/5

Q4.Global financial institutions with headquarters in the UK include... (choose 2).

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Barclays Microsoft Aviva

4/5

Q5.In 2016, how much was spent on research and development in the UK?

£35 billion £34 billion £33 billion

5/5

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

Before we start this lesson, let’s see what you can remember from this topic. Here’s a quick quiz!

Q1.A post-industrial economy is...

One where most employment is in secondary and tertiary sectors. One where most employment is in tertiary and quaternary sectors. One where most employment is in primary and tertiary sectors.

1/5

Q2.How many people work in IT in the UK?

670 000 690 000 710 000

2/5

Q3.The service sector in the UK makes up...

1/2 of the UK economy. 1/3 of the UK economy. 3/4 of the UK economy.

3/5

Q4.Global financial institutions with headquarters in the UK include... (choose 2).

Select two (2) boxes

Barclays Microsoft Aviva

4/5

Q5.In 2016, how much was spent on research and development in the UK?

£35 billion £34 billion £33 billion

5/5

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A post industrial economy in the UK (part 2).

This quiz will assess your knowledge of business and science parks in the UK.

Q1.What % of people work in the tertiary and quaternary sectors in the UK?

93% 87% 83%

1/5

Q2.Business parks locate.... (choose 3).

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Near to the city centre. Near to the outskirts. Near to main roads. Near to high density housing estates. Near to open space.

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Q3.Science parks will locate...

Near to universities to gain support from research facilities and skilled graduates. Near to universities to make the most of social clubs. Near to universities to access funding from student tuition fees.

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Q4.How many people are employed in UK science parks?

900 000 820 000 780 000 750 000

4/5

Q5.Business and science parks are examples of employment in which sectors? (Choose 2)

Select two (2) boxes

Primary. Secondary. Tertiary. Quaternary.

5/5

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Quiz:

A post industrial economy in the UK (part 2).

This quiz will assess your knowledge of business and science parks in the UK.

Q1.What % of people work in the tertiary and quaternary sectors in the UK?

93% 87% 83%

1/5

Q2.Business parks locate.... (choose 3).

Select three (3) boxes

Near to the city centre. Near to the outskirts. Near to main roads. Near to high density housing estates. Near to open space.

2/5

Q3.Science parks will locate...

3/5

Q4.How many people are employed in UK science parks?

900 000 820 000 780 000 750 000

4/5

Q5.Business and science parks are examples of employment in which sectors? (Choose 2)

Select two (2) boxes

Primary. Secondary. Tertiary. Quaternary.

5/5

Lesson summary: A post-industrial economy in the UK (Part 2)

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A post-industrial economy in the UK (Part 2)

Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

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A post industrial economy in the UK (part 2).

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