Geography (Rural)

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  • Created on: 17-04-14 11:14
Suburbanised village
A village within commuting range of a large urban area much in demand.
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Counter urbanisation
The process of people leaving towns and cities to live in more rural areas such as the rural urban fringe.
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Marginal land
Land that is only just good enough to be worth farming.
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Rural depopulation
People leaving a rural area to live elsewhere usually an urban area
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Diversification
Moving into new activities to try make a better living. (e.g. tullys)
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Second Home
A home bought to stay in only at weekends or for holidays.
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The process of people leaving towns and cities to live in more rural areas such as the rural urban fringe.

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Counter urbanisation

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Land that is only just good enough to be worth farming.

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Card 4

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People leaving a rural area to live elsewhere usually an urban area

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Card 5

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Moving into new activities to try make a better living. (e.g. tullys)

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