commuting, 2nd homes, remote rural, population change uk Flashcards
Give 3 reasons why the number of commuters have increased since the 1960’s
Growth of motorway network
Cheaper mass produced cars
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fast rail links.
What is the main issue facing towns and cities due to the increased numbers of commuters?
Traffic congestion
Give 3 potential solutions to this issue(inoxford)
Park and Ride Schemes, Bus lanes, Cycle routes, Flexi hours of work.
What are the 2 key issues Oxford faces?
Traffic congestion, very high house prices
What do we mean by 2nd home?
Somebody lives in one home but has another that they use for holidays or to rent out. Usually in rural or coastal areas
What key issue does 2nd home ownership create for local people trying to buy houses?
Rural house prices increase nd young people struggle to afford them
2nd homes that are being rented out as holiday homes are problems for local people because…
In the winter they are empty so local services start declining
Give an example of a remote rural area
Highlands in Scotland
What problems are remote rural areas facing?
- Low incomes and part time work leading to deprivation
- Lack of services which leads to depopulation
What do we mean by ‘sustainable community’?
A community which is able to support the needs of all its residents with minimal environmental impacts
Give 4 ways we can create sustainable rural communities
- Ensuring public transport is available for the times the community needs it.
- Securing investment from companies to create jobs in rural areas
- Fast and reliable internet connection
- Village services encouraged to stay open
- Use of renewable energy
What do we mean by an ageing population?
A high proportion of dependents
Give 3 consequences of an ageing population
- Strain on healthcare
- Strain on economy by money needed for pensions
- job vacancies
Give 2 ways we can respond to an ageing population
- increase retirement age
- encourage people to pay into pension scheme from young age
Why have we got an ageing population? Give 4 reasons
- better healthcare
- less dangerous jobs
- good nutrition
- expensive to have children today
