EQ2 – How is London Changing? 5.7 – The city is independent with other areas

Question 1

London is linked with the Rural areas that surround it, such
as…

Answer 1

… Buckinghamshire, Hertfordshire, Essex, Berkshire, Middlesex, Surrey, Kent, and Sussex.

Question 2

Interdependence means…

Answer 2

… one relying on another.

Question 3

Explain how London and Rural areas are interdependent in their
labour

Answer 3

Rural to London: Labour
Many people commute into London from surrounding rural areas to work - 40% of people in Sevenoaks (NW Kent) work in London.

Students and young professionals move into London - they want to live near to work in areas with good entertainment, e.g. Camden

Question 4

Explain how London and Rural areas are interdependent in their
goods

Answer 4

Rural to London: Goods
London relies on the surrounding rural areas for food - many farmers sell their produce to supermarkets and wholesalers who transport it.

Goods/Services
Many rural people travel into London to go shopping - there is a greater selection of high street and luxury shops, e.g. Harrods.

Question 5

Explain how London and Rural areas are interdependent in their services

Answer 5

Rural to London: Services
London has excellent hospitals and private schools as well as specialist services, e.g. Great Ormond Street children`s Hospital.

London to Rural: Services
Many Londoners travel into the countryside for leisure activities, e.g. to play golf, walk in country parks, go horse riding, etc.

Rural to London: Goods and Services
Many rural people travel into London to go shopping - there is a greater selection of high street and luxury shops, e.g. Harrods.

Question 6

Explain how London benefits from this interdependence

Answer 6

There is less pressure on housing in London. Cost of housing in London decreased. There is more resources coming into the capital from the rural areas.

Question 7

Explain how rural areas benefit from this interdependence

Answer 7

Some farmers have made money from selling land or buildings and diversifying their businesses.

Question 8

Explain how interdependence puts economic and social pressure
on the rural area, include: population, counter urbanisation,
housing, leisure and the environment

Answer 8

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