Changing rural landscape through economic activity

Cards (11)

  • Where is the outer Hebrides located?
    A chain of island located around west Scotland
  • Where is south Cambridgeshire located?
    South Cambridgeshire is the most rural area surrounding Cambridge and is located in South central of England.
  • Is south Cambridgeshire experiences a decrease or increase in population?
    South Cambridgeshire is experiencing an increase in population
  • Is outer Hebrides experiencing a decrease or an increase in population?
    Outer Hebrides is experiencing a decrease in population
  • Why do people move to South Cambridgeshire?
    In south Cambridgeshire, there is lots of green space. Supportive help if you want to start a business. High educated people (because of the Cambridge science park).
  • 21% of the workforce is employed in huge and successful companies.
  • What are some negative social effects about the increasing population in south Cambridgeshire?
    In South Cambridgeshire, 80% of ownership is leading to increased traffic on narrow roads.
    Also, Young people aren't able to afford housing because of how expensive it is.
    A reduction in Agriculture. Farmers have to sell their land for space for building new infrastructure for the increasing population.
  • Why have people moved away from Outer Hebrides?
    The outer Hebrides only have textile and tourism industries, so the more people have moved out to seek better paying jobs.
    -Poor broadband connection
    -extreme cold weathers
  • In 2017, 220,00 tourist visited the Outer Hebrides but due to a decrease in development in infrastructure, the tourists needs were supported
  • What is a rural area?
    A rural area is an area that contains a lot of green land
  • What is an urban areas?
    An urban area are industrial areas like towns and cities.