Major changes in the economy of the UK

Question 1

Overall population has fallen by more than 50% since 1901.

Answer 1

Economical / social

Question 2

Young people brought up on islands often move away for college and don’t return.

Answer 2

Social

Question 3

Islands have an ageing population

Answer 3

Social

Question 4

There are reduced hob opportunities in traditional local industries of sheep farming and fishing. Jobs in these industries are not well paid.

Answer 4

Economical

Question 5

Commuters do their weekly shopping in the towns where they work so village shops / post offices close.

Answer 5

Economical / social

Question 6

There are fewer people of working age contributing to the local economy

Answer 6

Economical

Question 7

New services such as gastro pubs and organic farm shops may open to cater fir wealthier residents.

Answer 7

Economical / social

Question 8

House prices are falling due to declining demand in remote rural areas.

Answer 8

Economical

Question 9

Wealthier commuters have moved to the area seeking a better quality of life.

Answer 9

Economical / social

Question 10

The area has attracted migrants, aged 18-35, due to plentiful work in the agricultural sector.

Answer 10

Economical / social

Question 11

Farmers are able to sell their land for housing developments due to rising demand.

Answer 11

Economical

Question 12

Primary schools may close due to reduced demand.

Answer 12

Economical

Question 13

The government has to provide subsidies to ensure that private ferry companies don’t lose money. If the ferry services don’t make money they will close down.

Answer 13

Economical