How is the UK population changing?

In this lesson, we will explore the changing UK population, in relation to its composition. This lesson will also explore the impact of a changing population on society.

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Q1.True or false, history, language, culture, tradition and region all contribute to a person's national identity?

TrueFalse

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Q2.True or false, individuals may identify differently in relation to their UK identity? For example, someone may feel more Welsh rather than British.

TrueFalse

2/5

Q3.Which jurisdiction passed a law to enhance the status of their national language and give it equal importance to English?

ScotlandWalesLondon

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Q4.True or false, Scotland was once an independent nation?

TrueFalse

4/5

Q5.The Department for Education defined British values as the belief in:

Freedom, justice, parliamentary sovereignty and patriotismThe Rule of Law, democracy, Individual liberties, mutual respect and toleranceMulticulturalism, individual responsibility and tradition

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.True or false, history, language, culture, tradition and region all contribute to a person's national identity?

TrueFalse

1/5

Q2.True or false, individuals may identify differently in relation to their UK identity? For example, someone may feel more Welsh rather than British.

TrueFalse

2/5

Q3.Which jurisdiction passed a law to enhance the status of their national language and give it equal importance to English?

ScotlandWalesLondon

3/5

Q4.True or false, Scotland was once an independent nation?

TrueFalse

4/5

Q5.The Department for Education defined British values as the belief in:

Freedom, justice, parliamentary sovereignty and patriotismThe Rule of Law, democracy, Individual liberties, mutual respect and toleranceMulticulturalism, individual responsibility and tradition

5/5

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How is the UK population changing?

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Q1.In what way does the composition of the UK population change?

It changes with age, ethnicity, religion and disabilityIt changes in response to public sector spendingIt changes based on death rates in the community

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Q2.Why does the UK have an ageing population?

Because better living standards and healthcare has increased life expectancyBecause education has improved quality of lifeBecause of an increase in birth rates

2/6

Q3.What might be a negative impact of an ageing population?

Lower cost of social careIncrease demands on health services and social careLower cost of pensions of shorter period of time

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Q4.What is the percentage of the Black African/ Caribbean British community in the UK?

12%14%3%

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Q5.What has been the positive impact of ethnic and religious changes in the UK?

It has brought about innovation and creativity as well as better cultural understandingIt has led to division within societyIt has increased segregation of different communities

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Q6.What is the impact of a changing UK population?

Impact on wealth distribution, resources and diversityIncreased emigrationDecrease in taxes.

6/6

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How is the UK population changing?

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Q1.In what way does the composition of the UK population change?

It changes with age, ethnicity, religion and disabilityIt changes in response to public sector spendingIt changes based on death rates in the community

1/6

Q2.Why does the UK have an ageing population?

Because better living standards and healthcare has increased life expectancyBecause education has improved quality of lifeBecause of an increase in birth rates

2/6

Q3.What might be a negative impact of an ageing population?

Lower cost of social careIncrease demands on health services and social careLower cost of pensions of shorter period of time

3/6

Q4.What is the percentage of the Black African/ Caribbean British community in the UK?

12%14%3%

4/6

Q5.What has been the positive impact of ethnic and religious changes in the UK?

It has brought about innovation and creativity as well as better cultural understandingIt has led to division within societyIt has increased segregation of different communities

5/6

Q6.What is the impact of a changing UK population?

Impact on wealth distribution, resources and diversityIncreased emigrationDecrease in taxes.

6/6

Lesson summary: How is the UK population changing?

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