South Cambridge And The Outer Hebridies - The Changing Economic World

Question 1

What is happening in south cambridgeshire

Answer 1

Population growth

Question 2

What is happening the outer Hebrides

Answer 2

Population decrease

Question 3

Why is population increasing in south cambridgeshire

Answer 3

The population of people over 65 is increasing
Migrants are entering the country
By 2031 the population predicted to reach 182,000

Question 4

What are the social effects of this in south cambridgeshire

Answer 4

80% of people own cars → causing increased traffic on country roads

Many young people can no longer afford houses

Modern development leads to buildings being abandoned - breakdown in community spirit

Question 5

What are the economic effects in south cambridgeshire

Answer 5

Reduced agricultural employment - farmers sell land for more housing development

High petrol prices due to high demand
Pressure on services

Question 6

Why is there population decline in the outer Hebrides

Answer 6

50% decline since 1901

Limited opportunities cause younger people to move away for jobs

Question 7

What are the social effects of population decline outer Hebrides

Answer 7

There will be fewer young people to support the population
Number of school children will fall so more school closures

Question 8

What are the economic effects of population decline in outer Hebrides

Answer 8

Their main economy is breeding sheep on small farms
Most farms only provide 2 work days a week
Between 2007 and 2014 there was a 27% increase in the tourism industry