UK - EFFECTS OF POPULATION CHANGE ON RURAL LANDSCAPE 5.0 / 5 based on 1 rating ? GeographyCHANGING ECONOMIC WORLDGCSEAQA Created by: AliceTaylor13Created on: 31-05-18 13:43 Pop. decrease - where? - Cumbria: a rural area in NW England, which includes Lake District National Park. - Pop. has decreased especially in western Cumbria. 1 of 8 Pop. decrease - why? - Fewer jobs - agriculture and manufacturing are big industries in Cumbria but they're both in decline. 2 of 8 Pop. decrease - social effects - Decrease in services. - School, shops and other businesses in some areas are closing. 3 of 8 Pop. decrease - economic effects - Unemployment is above national average in two of the seven districts in Cumbria. 4 of 8 Pop. increase - where? - North Somerset: mainly rural area in W England, close to Bristol. - Increase in pop. especially nr Bristol. 5 of 8 Pop. increase - why? - People are moving to quieter towns and villages with easy access to centre of Bristol. 6 of 8 Pop. increase - social effects - Roads are congested with people commuting to Bristol. - Services like schools are oversubscribed. 7 of 8 Pop. increase - economic effects - House prices are rising which risks pricing out locals. 8 of 8
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