Changes In Settlement Patterns From Rural To Urban Areas

Question 1

Where did the majority of the Irish population reside throughout the early twentieth century?

Answer 1

The majority resided in rural areas

Question 2

Where do the majority of the Irish population reside today?

Answer 2

The majority reside in urban areas - 62% now live in urban areas

Question 3

What percentage of Irish people live in urban areas today?

Answer 3

62%

Question 4

List the causes for an increase in the number of people living in urban areas
(5)

Answer 4

Technological developments within the agricultural industry

An increase in multinational companies in urban areas

A greater array of services in urban areas

A greater offering of amenities in urban areas

Greater educational opportunities in urban areas

Question 5

Explain why technological developments within the agricultural industry may cause an increase in urban population.
(2)

Answer 5

Technological developments within the agricultural industry cause fewer people to be required to work on rural farm

This is because machines can now carry out most of the work

Question 6

Explain why an increase in multinational companies in urban areas may increase urban population.
(3)

Answer 6

There has been an increase in multinational companies attracted to urban areas

This is due to a highly educated workforce and good infrastructure, e.g. roads, airports and internet services

This causes individuals to move to urban areas for new employment opportunities

Question 7

Why are multinational companies attracted to urban areas?

2

Answer 7

Due to a highly educated workforce in urban areas

Due to good infrastructure in urban areas

Question 8

Give three examples of good infrastructure needed by a multinational company.

Answer 8

Roads

Airports

Internet services

Question 9

Why exactly are people attracted to multinational companies in urban areas?

Answer 9

For new employment opportunities

Question 10

Explain why a greater array of services in urban areas may increase the urban population.
(2)

Answer 10

A greater array of services, e.g. hospitals, shops and banks are available in urban areas

These services are usually close by and are easily accessible

Question 11

Give three examples of services available in urban areas.

Answer 11

Shops

Banks

Hospitals

Question 12

Explain why a greater offering of amenities in urban areas may increase the urban population.
(3)

Answer 12

There is a greater offering of amenities, e.g. cinemas, gyms and playgrounds in urban areas

These amenities are usually close by and are easily accessible

This is attractive for many, as they feel it offers a better social life and reduces the risk of isolation

Question 13

Give three examples of amenities offered by urban areas

Answer 13

Cinemas

Gyms

Playgrounds

Question 14

Why exactly are the amenities of urban areas attractive to people?
(2)

Answer 14

They offer a better social life for people

They reduce the risk of isolation

Question 15

Explain why a greater selection of educational opportunities may increase urban population.
(2)

Answer 15

There is a much greater selection of educational opportunities in urban areas

Many families nowadays want a choice of schools, and this is often not an option in rural towns of villages

Question 16

Why exactly are families interested in urban areas for their educational opportunities?

Answer 16

Many families nowadays want a choice of schools, and this is often not an option in rural towns of villages