counter urbanisation South Wales 0.0 / 5 ? GeographyUrban environmentsGCSEOCR Created by: Tom HoultonCreated on: 09-03-15 09:25 What is counter urbanisation The movement of people from urban areas to rural areas. 1 of 18 What is suburbanisation The growth of areas on the fringes of major cities which can lead to urban sprawl. 2 of 18 Give 3 reasons why Cardiff Bay became a 'zone of discard' Low income, racial prejudice and ageing housing stock 3 of 18 What is a commuter A person who travels some distance to work on a regular basis. 4 of 18 What sorts of jobs did the people who moved to Llanwit Major do? Management and professional roles 5 of 18 Why is Cardiff accessible from Llanwit Major? The A48 and M4. 6 of 18 List 5 services and facilities in Llantwit Major Leisure centre, schools, doctor, library, supermarkets 7 of 18 What kind of housing is available for newcomers? Expensive, modern, planned estates 8 of 18 Why are there increasing employment opportunities near Llantwit Major Industrial Llandow industrial estate provides increasing numbers of employment opportunities 9 of 18 What 4 factors influence the nature and extent of suburbanisation Accessibility, facilities and services, available housing, attractive environment 10 of 18 List 3 problems caused by counter urbanistion Urban decay, loss of greenbelt, breakdown of rural communities 11 of 18 How many people live in Llantwit Major? 14,000 12 of 18 Why is a brownfield site a good place to put an industrial estate? planning controls are more relaxed and land is cheaper compared to urban locations 13 of 18 Why have many local stores closed in Llantwit Major? More people do their shopping in large out of town superstores on the way from work 14 of 18 Why is local public transport suffering Most people now use cars 15 of 18 Why has Llantwit Major got an aging population? Local house prices are rising so younger population cannot get onto the property ladder and move away 16 of 18 What problems does the aging population cause Llantwit Major? Puts a strain onto local services such as health care 17 of 18 List 3 reasons why people left Cardiff Congestion, pollution, security 18 of 18
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