Geography Pod Episode 23

Welcome back to the Geography Pod the Podcast designed for students at Washington Academy who are studying GCSE Geography. In this episode we continue to explore the UK city case study focusing on Newcastle Upon Tyne. The podcast is covers the following areas:

• Social and Economic Challenges
• Environmental Challenges
• Urban Sprawl and Commuter Settlements
• The overall impact of urban change
• Recall Questions
• A 9-Mark Exam Question

The following exam question is used:

"Urban change in the UK has created more economic opportunities than social opportunities"

Evaluate this statement. Use a UK city you have studied.

Our next podcast will continue to explore this case study in more detail focusing in on Regeneration and Sustainability.