rural areas Flashcards
(31 cards)
Accessible rural areas are __________ because they allow people to ____ there whilst ____ in the ____ (1) and there aren’t enough people living in the ____ of the city to do all the ___ (1).
Accessible rural areas are important because they allow people to live there whilst working in the city (1) and there aren’t enough people living in the centre of the city to do all the jobs (1).
____________ rural areas provide important ________ areas (1) that people who live in the city can ____ during their ________ time (1).
Accessible rural areas provide important countryside areas (1) that people who live in the city can visit during their leisure time (1).
Cities provide more _______and leisure _________ (1) which are important for accessible rural areas because many ________ have closed there so people ____ on the cities (1)
Cities provide more shops and leisure facilities (1) which are important for accessible rural areas because many services have closed there so people rely on the cities (1)
accessible rural areas case study
Exeter linked to London
exeter to london
transport connections
exeter is connected to london by the M25 motorway and regular train services making it easy for commuters and businesses to travel between the two cities
exeter to london
housing demand
with more affordable housing and a desirable rural lifestyle, Exeter attracts residents who work in London, particularly as house prices rise in the capital
exeter to london
economic ties
Exeter serves as a regional hub, with industries like education, technology, and the public sector
the Met Office, based in Exeter, is a key employer, and its connections to london are crucial for weather-related services and government policy
explain the pressures accessible rural areas face due to economic and social change
list for pressures
housing demand
strain on local services
loss of local character
economic shifts
explain the pressures accessible rural areas face due to economic and social change
housing demand
as more people move from cities (especially london) for affordable housing, property prices in rural areas rise, making it harder for locals to afford homes
explain the pressures accessible rural areas face due to economic and social change
strain on local services
the influx of new residents can overwhelm healthcare, education, and public services, especially as rural areas often have fewer resources
explain the pressures accessible rural areas face due to economic and social change
loss of local character
the growing wealth from new residents can lead to gentrification, changing the character of rural areas and potentially displacing long-term residents
explain the pressures accessible rural areas face due to economic and social change
economic shifts
traditional rural industries like farming face challenges from mechanisation, global competition, lead to job losses and economic decline in some areas
two types of rural areas
accessible and inaccessible
challenges of inaccessible rural areas case study
cornwall
explain the challenges of inaccessible rural areas
list for points
poor transport links
limited job opportunities
ageing population
seasonal tourism pressure
explain the challenges of inaccessible rural areas
limited job opportunities
With a lack of diverse industries, many jobs in Cornwall are seasonal, low-paid (e.g., tourism, agriculture), and offer little job security or career advancement.
explain the challenges of inaccessible rural areas
ageing population
Many young people move away for work or education, leaving behind an aging population that requires more healthcare services, which are already under pressure.
explain the challenges of inaccessible rural areas
seasonal tourism pressure
While tourism is a significant economic driver, it can strain local infrastructure, housing, and services during peak seasons, while leaving the area economically vulnerable during the off-season.
explain the solutions for inaccessible rural areas
list for
improved transport links
economic diversification
tourism management
support for the elderly
explain the solutions for inaccessible rural areas
(cornwall)
improved transport links
Plans for better road connections and improvements to the A30 to reduce isolation.
explain the solutions for inaccessible rural areas
(cornwall)
economic diversification
The Eden Project promotes eco-tourism, and Cornwall’s push for digital industries like the Cornwall & Isles of Scilly Local Enterprise Partnership supports tech growth.
explain the solutions for inaccessible rural areas
(cornwall)
tourism management
The “Out of Season” campaign encourages year-round tourism, easing pressure in peak months.
explain the solutions for inaccessible rural areas
(cornwall)
support for the elderly
Community programs like Age UK Cornwall help meet the needs of the aging population.
The changing rural area creates challenges and opportunities. case study
improving cornwall