AQA CUE - counter-urbanisation

What is a major contributor to the social and demographic change of rural settlements?

• Industrialisation

• Urbanisation

• Counter-urbanisation

• Globalisation

What is a characteristic of suburbanised villages?

• They decrease in population size

• They develop similar characteristics to suburbs

• They retain their original rural character

• They lack modern facilities

How does counter-urbanisation affect the layout of rural settlements?

• Reduces the conversion of derelict buildings

• Modern housing estates are built on the edges

• Leads to the abandonment of industrial units

• Decreases the number of housing estates

What is a main area of conflict between newcomers and locals in rural settlements?

• Locals increasing house prices

• Newcomers starting new businesses

• Locals refusing to sell property

• Newcomers using urban services

Which local service is mentioned as flourishing in some rural communities due to newcomers?

• Post offices

• Rural bus services

• Large supermarkets

• Local shops

What is a direct consequence of increasing house prices in rural settlements?

• Reduction in urban migration

• Increase in local employment

• Decrease in property value

• Locals are forced away

Which factor is NOT mentioned as a result of counter-urbanisation?

• Decrease in house prices

• Introduction of light industry

• Closure of local services

• Tension between newcomers and locals