GCSE Geography edexcel cities

1. The degree of urbanisation varies
across the UK

2. The degree of urbanisation varies
across the UK
Key Term MIX AND MATCH Correct definition
Population distribution An area with a high population
density and is made up of
houses, industry and transport
routes.
Population Density The pattern showing how
population is spread over an
area.
Major Urban Centre The number of people living in a
given area (usually a km
squared)

3. A. Where has urbanisation taken place in the
UK?
p156

4. B. Why are there differences in
urbanisation in the UK?
1. Physical
factors.
Tees – Exe line

5. B. Why are there differences in
urbanisation in the UK?
1. Physical factors.
What physical feature do all UK cities have in
common?

6. What are the factors that explain
why cities are where they are?
2. Historical factors.

7. What are the factors that explain
why cities are where they are?
2. Historical factors.

8. What are the factors that explain
why cities are where they are?
3. Economic factors.

9. What are the factors that explain
why cities are where they are?
4. Political factors.

10. YOUR TURN
• Label the following 10 cities in
the map of the UK: London,
Birmingham, Leeds, Sheffield,
Manchester, Liverpool, Bristol,
Newcastle, Edinburgh, Cardiff.
• Using p156-7, annotate the
map of the UK to show the
four main reasons why the
UK’s cities are where they are.
• The learn them as you will
have a kahoot quiz on it at the
end of the lesson – GOOD
LUCK!