Rural growth and decline UK

What does the economic future in the UK focus on according to the exam specification?

• Technological advancements in urban areas

• Social and economic changes in the rural landscape

• Political changes affecting the entire country

• Environmental policies in coastal regions

South Cambridgeshire and the Outer Hebrides and the economic future in the UK includes studying changes in areas of:

• Population growth and decline

• Industrial expansion and technological innovation

• Immigration and emigration

• Educational reforms and developments

What is the population threshold for an area to be classified as rural in the UK?

• Less than 50,000 people

• Less than 10,000 people

• Less than 100,000 people

• Less than 5,000 people

Which area is mentioned as experiencing a population decline in the UK?

• Outer Hebrides

• South Cambridgeshire

• North Cambridgeshire

• Norwich

What is the trend in the population of South Cambridgeshire according to the data provided?

• Increasing

• Decreasing

• Stable

• Fluctuating

From which areas have most migrants moved to South Cambridgeshire?

• Rural areas of Cambridge

• City areas of Cambridge

• Northern Europe

• Eastern Europe

Which regions are starting to contribute to the migration into South Cambridgeshire?

• Northern Europe

• Eastern Europe

• Western Europe

• Southern Europe

What is a major social change in South Cambridgeshire due to high housing costs?

• Increase in agricultural employment

• Younger people moving away

• Increase in car ownership

• Commuters no longer using local services

What economic effect does car ownership have in South Cambridgeshire?

• Decrease in public transport demand

• Increase in agricultural employment

• Decrease in local shopping

• Increase in housing affordability

How has the role of commuter villages in South Cambridgeshire changed socially?

• Improved community spirit

• Increased local shopping

• Loss of community spirit

• Increased public transport usage