Hebrides + Cambridgeshire Flashcards
(11 cards)
What is happening in South Cambridgeshire?
Population is increasing
What attracts people to SC?
Good transport links, M11 to London, low crime rate, good schools, high quality of life.
Where is SC?
a rural area surrounding the city of Cambridge in East England
Negative social effects of SC’s growth
house prices rising, increased traffic and congestion, pressure on local services like schools and healthcare.
Economic effects of SC
more jobs in construction and services, local businesses benefit from wealthier customers
What is happening in the Outer Hebrides?
Population is declining
Why have young people moved away?
Limited employment opportunities
How much has OH population declined?
50% since 1901
What are the social impacts in the OH?
school closures from low birth rate, aging population
What are the economic impacts in the OH?
closures of shops, increase in tourism but infrastructure can’t support it.
Where are the OH?
Remote Scottish Islands in the North West
