Newcastle Upon Tyne general - AQA GCSE Geog

Our case study for a UK city is​ (a)   .

What is the population of Newcastle upon Tyne?

• 200,000

• 300,000

• 400,000

• 500,000

Answer explanation

The population of Newcastle upon Tyne is approximately 300,000, making it the correct choice among the options provided.

Newcastle provides the UK with £13 billion annually towards its GDP.

• True
• False

Why does Newcastle's universities make the city nationaly, regionally and globally important?

• Newcastle's universities primarily focus on local sports and entertainment.
• The universities in Newcastle have no significant impact on the economy.
• Newcastle's universities are mainly known for their historical architecture.
• Newcastle's universities enhance the city's national, regional, and global significance through education, research, and economic impact.

After WW2, Newcastle's population​ (a)   due to ​ (b)   migration because of deindustrialistion. However, due to regeneration in recent times the population has ​ (c)   because of international migration from countries like​ (d)   .

Which industry was Newcastle upon Tyne famous for due to coal mining?

• Textile

• Shipbuilding

• Agriculture

• Technology

Answer explanation

Newcastle upon Tyne was historically significant for its shipbuilding industry, which thrived due to the availability of coal. The coal mining industry provided the necessary resources to support shipbuilding activities.

How many students are attracted by Newcastle's two universities?

• 30,000

• 40,000

• 45,000

• 50,000

Answer explanation

Newcastle's two universities attract approximately 45,000 students, making this the correct choice among the options provided.

What does dereliction mean?

• Neglect of people

• Abandonment of property or assets.
• Failure to follow legal procedures.
• Disregard for personal belongings.

Why does dereliction negatively affect cities in the UK?

• Dereliction creates space for more jobs and houses

• Dereliction leads to increased pests, like rats, that can spread diseases.

• Dereliction results in house prices decreasing due to unappealing environments.

• Dereliction can house more crime due to unwatched or unused buildings.

​ (a)   is an example of Newcastle's multiculturalism.