A UK rural landscape experiencing decline: Cumbria

In this lesson, we will focus on the trend of rural decline in the UK, with special focus given to Cumbria.

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

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Q1.Counter-urbanisation is...

The growth of urban areas due to migration. The growth of the suburbs of urban areas as people decentralise. The movement of people and services out of urban areas to the countryside.

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Q2.North Somerset saw a population increase of...

8.2% 7.8% 7.1%

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Q3.Which city do many people commute to from North Somerset?

Bristol. London. Birmingham.

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Q4.House prices have risen by....

9% 8.5% 7.3% 6.7%

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Q5.Other impacts of rural growth are... (choose 2).

Select two (2) boxes

Employment and wages are above the national average. Schools are under-subscribed. The elderly are putting pressure on services. Local economies are suffering as commuters do not have extra income to spend.

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

Before we start this lesson, let’s see what you can remember from this topic. Here’s a quick quiz!

Q1.Counter-urbanisation is...

The growth of urban areas due to migration. The growth of the suburbs of urban areas as people decentralise. The movement of people and services out of urban areas to the countryside.

1/5

Q2.North Somerset saw a population increase of...

8.2% 7.8% 7.1%

2/5

Q3.Which city do many people commute to from North Somerset?

Bristol. London. Birmingham.

3/5

Q4.House prices have risen by....

9% 8.5% 7.3% 6.7%

4/5

Q5.Other impacts of rural growth are... (choose 2).

Select two (2) boxes

5/5

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A UK landscape experiencing decline: Cumbria

This quiz will assess your knowledge of the causes and impacts of rural decline in the UK.

Q1.Which of these factors would be reasons for population decline in rural areas in the UK? (Choose 2).

Select two (2) boxes

Jobs outside of agriculture may be limited. House prices are increasing. Families have lived there for many generations. Schools have many places available.

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Q2.South Lakeland in Cumbria has seen a population decrease of...

1.2% 1% 0.8%

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Q3.In South Lakeland, which of the following are reasons that people are leaving the area? (Choose 2).

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Decline in agricultural jobs. Increase in employment in local retail outlets. Decline in manufacturing jobs. Increase in crime.

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Q4.Social impacts of rural decline include...

Younger people being left behind, so there is pressure on schools. Elderly being being left behind, so there is pressure on health services. Families being left behind, so there is pressure on childcare services.

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Q5.Economic impacts of rural decline include...

Some shops have closed as custom declines. Some shops have opened as custom increases. Some shops are creating lots of jobs as they expand.

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Quiz:

A UK landscape experiencing decline: Cumbria

This quiz will assess your knowledge of the causes and impacts of rural decline in the UK.

Q1.Which of these factors would be reasons for population decline in rural areas in the UK? (Choose 2).

Select two (2) boxes

Jobs outside of agriculture may be limited. House prices are increasing. Families have lived there for many generations. Schools have many places available.

1/5

Q2.South Lakeland in Cumbria has seen a population decrease of...

1.2% 1% 0.8%

2/5

Q3.In South Lakeland, which of the following are reasons that people are leaving the area? (Choose 2).

Select two (2) boxes

Decline in agricultural jobs. Increase in employment in local retail outlets. Decline in manufacturing jobs. Increase in crime.

3/5

Q4.Social impacts of rural decline include...

4/5

Q5.Economic impacts of rural decline include...

Some shops have closed as custom declines. Some shops have opened as custom increases. Some shops are creating lots of jobs as they expand.

5/5

Lesson summary: A UK rural landscape experiencing decline: Cumbria

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A UK rural landscape experiencing decline: Cumbria

Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

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A UK landscape experiencing decline: Cumbria

A UK landscape experiencing decline: Cumbria

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