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Geography Paper 1 Question
godfather93:
hey guys, which book do u use?
Sugar:
It's always the best to use local examples, at least you know the things well, and if u live in some wicked place there is a high chance they wouldnt even bother checking if what you're writing is actually true :P
i use geography complete revision and practice guide thing,(by CGP) and wider world geography for ks4, its a blue book and they have really good case studies
Sugar:
Myanmar? thats a country? xD
Anyways, what do you mean by population control in France? how does this work? and please, explain the m4 corridor thing
godfather93:
the m4 corridor is situated in the UK. This is the place where all the high tech and footloose industries have developed. many universities are located in the area to provide these high tech industries with the skilled workforce they need. the m4 corridor is close to the motorway 4!!
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--- Quote from: Sugar on May 19, 2009, 02:49:28 pm ---Myanmar? thats a country? xD
Anyways, what do you mean by population control in France? how does this work? and please, explain the m4 corridor thing
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yee lol thats a country :D see if u don't know about it, they wont i guess. you can use your own country as well.
population control in France was introduced after WW1 to try to increase the population. France feared a lot of its men dying in the war and low birth rates would make it poorer and have less workers in the future. They banned all forms of contraception.
they provided
- full pay to mothers on maternity leave
- longer maternity leave (6 months)
- more creches and nursuries built
- payment to couples with more than 3 children
- cheaper transportation to couples with 3 children
nonetheless, it was a failed policy, France's fertility rate over the years has declined.
its good to know it because it might ask you to refer to EXAMPLES which you have studied, meaning more than one!
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M4 corridor is a strip of high tech industries located to the west of London, around Bristol. Advantages:
- Heathrow Airport nearby and near both M4 and M5 = accessible, exporting and importing raw materials
- Near universities especially in Cambridge = skilled workforce available and research centres
- Exmoor and other national parks near by = attractive landscape and view ( a need for high tech industries )
- Industries locating next to each other = share resources and information
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