Rural

Question 1

Changes in farming uk

Farm diversification

Answer 1

Farm diversification helps boost their income when they use other ventures such as farm shops

Rivers and lochs used for water sports can cause pollution

Question 2

Changes in farming uk

New technology

Answer 2

Large machinery can cause and increase in noise and air pollution

Machinery can speed up harvesting and result in the produce being delivered fresher and at a higher premium

Question 3

Changes in farming uk

Organic farming

Answer 3

Chemical free food is grown to meet consumer demands

Decrease in water pollution due to no chemical run off

Question 4

Physical factor :

Relief

Answer 4

1 people prefer to live on flat , low laying land areas because it is easier to build on

2 few people tend to live in mountainous areas because steep slopes make it difficult for machinery to operate (such as Himalayas)

Question 5

Physical factor:

Climate

Answer 5

3 many people prefer to live in temperate places where there is enough rainfall to provide water

4 few people live in areas with extreme climates because areas such as the Sahara desert with very high temperatures and low rainfall make farming difficult

Question 6

Physical factor:

Soil

Answer 6

5 people prefer to live in areas with fertile soils so that crops can be grown to supply food