South Cambridge and Outer Hebridges

Question 1

South Cambridge shire changes

Answer 1

Population of 150000 is increasing due to migration
Population of 65 and over is increasing
Most migrants come from Cambridge or other parts of the UK

Question 2

South Cambridge Shire social effects

Answer 2

80% car ownership leads to increased traffic on narrow loads
Housing developments on the edges of villages can lead to a reduction in community spirit
Young people cannot afford high cost of houses

Question 3

Economic effects

Answer 3

A reduction in agricultural employment as farmers sell land for housing
Lack of affordable housing
high demands leads to high petrol prices
Increased population puts pressure on services

Question 4

Outer Hebrides changes

Answer 4

Population has declined by more than 50% since 1901

Limited employment causes young people to move away

Question 5

Outer Hebridges social efefcts

Answer 5

Expected fall in number of school children

Increasing ageing population has fewer young people to support them

Question 6

Outer Hebrides Economic effects

Answer 6

Services are closing
Most small farms (crofts) can only provide work for two days a week
There has been an increase in tourism but the current infrastructure cannot support the scale of tourism needed to provide and alternative source of income