5.7 Urban-rural Interdependency And Change Flashcards
What is labour?
A workforce
What are good?
Physical materials or products
What are services?
Functions that satisfy our needs.
In what way are urban / rural places interdependent for labour?
Many people commute into London from surrounding rural areas to work-40% of people in Sevenoaks work in London.
What ways are urban/rural places interdependent for goods?
London relies on the surrounding rural areas for food – many farmers sell their produce to supermarkets and wholesalers who transport it.
In what way are urban/rural places interdependent services?
Many Londoners travel into the countryside for leisure activities – E.g to play golf walk in country parks and go horse riding etc.
Give an example of a social, economic and urban benefit for urban- rural interdependency.
There is less pressure on housing in London so the cost of housing in London decreased.
Give an example of an environmental and rural cost of urban-rural interdependency.
New housing estate has been built on an open countryside – E.g Dunton Green which has affected wildlife habitats.
Give an example of an economic and rural benefit for urban – rural interdependency.
Some farmers have made money from selling land or buildings and diversify their business.
Why are people moving into East Devon?
- Land costs are cheaper as office rentals cost £9 per square foot annually compared to London which is £90.
- In 2014 Devon gained 5000 immigrants from other part of the UK so Devon is in demand.
Why is there pressure on housing?
- As 2/3 of East Devon is classified as AONB planning permission is hard to get.
-More affordable housing is needed as there are more arrivals.
What does the increase leisure and recreational activities in East Devon cause?
- The accessibility of the area brings huge amounts of visitors.
- Estimated 15 million day trips per year this puts pressure on roads and the environment
What is a stakeholder?
A stakeholder someone who has an interest or concern about something.
