Population growth in the UK

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Where is South Cambridgeshire?
Rural area surrounding Cambridge
What is an advantage of population growth?
Rapid economic growth.
How much did the population increase by?
50%
What is an advantage of population growth?
Increased social diversity due to migration
What is migration?
Movement of individuals or groups from one place to another.
What is a disadvantage of population growth?
Increasing number of migrants can put pressure on services
What is a disadvantage of population growth?
80% of car ownership is leading to increased traffic on narrow country roads and reducing demand for public transport
Why is the population increasing?
Emigration
21% are employed in high-tech industries