GEOG 401 Lecture Notes - Lecture 4: Central Uplands, North Atlantic Current, Landform
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Economic focus of region - majority of people live here, most population density, manufacturing and agriculture are prominent here. Product of plate collision from 20 million years ago. The alpines acted as a cultural divide. North atlantic current is a warm ocean current that moderates its temperature. Hot during the spring/summer, cold during the fall/winter. Not influenced by the ocean currents due to its distance from it. 2 factor influence: located in a high pressure zone and the mountains block air. West is a global leader, the european union (eu) is its agent for change. East faces many problems such as the legacy of communism, which the eu is helping to get rid of. Eu has been a global leader in trying to prevent these risks and make solutions. They are seeking to reduce emissions by 40% by 2030. People aged 65+ make up 25% of the population.
