Question detail
Which of the following best explains why the UK experienced de‑industrialisation in the late 20th century?
Try the question, check the answer, then read the explanation to understand the curriculum point.
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MCQ
Type
practice
Style
Topic
Section B: The changing economic world
Question
- A. A decline in global demand for manufactured goods
- B. A shift to a service‑based economy
- C. The closure of many coal mines and steelworks
- D. The rapid expansion of the UK’s agricultural sector
Answer
The correct answer is The closure of many coal mines and steelworks.
Explanation
The correct option is The closure of many coal mines and steelworks. The closure of many coal mines and steelworks is correct because it directly matches the approved learning objective to explain causes of economic change in the UK including de-industrialisation, decline of traditional industry, globalisation and government policies. This belongs to The changing economic world within Section B: The changing economic world, so the answer must stay focused on the geographical process, evidence, place, or impact named by the curriculum. The other options are weaker because they move away from The changing economic world, reverse the geographical relationship, or make a broader claim than the objective supports.
Common mistake
Misunderstanding De-industrialisation
Students often confuse de-industrialisation with globalisation, thinking they are the same process.
Clarify that de-industrialisation refers specifically to the decline of traditional industries in the UK, while globalisation involves the increasing interconnectedness of economies worldwide.
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