Transcript Changing settlements in the UK

6.1b- To know how
and why are
settlements in the
UK are changing?
Changing
settlements
in the UK
Today we will INVESTIGATE
2 CONTRASTING RURAL
areas in the UKThe Scottish Highlands v East
Anglia
The differences
between 2 rural areas
in the UK
A place exclusively for
OAPs. A place that is a
community and has
everything it’s residents
need in a safe and secure
environment
A traditional small community,
still reliant on farming and
primary industry. People tend
to have lived here for many
generations.
A place in a former
rural area, that now
is full of commuters
(people who work in
nearby big urban
areas, like London)
Match these
up
A
B
C
Which is which?
Retirement village
Remote rural
upland village
Commuter village
B
C
East Anglia offers the opportunity for people to
combine an exciting career with a quality lifestyle. It is
a large, mostly rural county with many hidden
treasures. According to recent figures released by the
Government, people living and working in East Anglia
have the 'best quality of life’, with the fastest growing
incomes, less than average crime levels and longer life
expectancy.
1. Describe East
Anglia’s location.
2. Why do people like
the location of East
Anglia?
3. What issues might
face people living
in this area?
The Scottish Highlands offer people a remote rural
experience. Peace and quiet is what people seek when
they choose to move to this northern part of Scotland.
Some business opportunities exist in the cities of
Aberdeen and Inverness. The main cities of Edinburgh
and Glasgow are too far away for commuting.
1. Describe the
Scottish Highland’s
location.
2. Why do people like
the location of the
Scottish Highlands?
3. What issues might
face people living
in this area?
LOCATION
LOCATION
LOCATION
QUALITY OF LIFE
INDICATORS OF
DEPRIVATION
QUALITY OF LIFE
INDICATORS OF
DEPRIVATION
Large towns of Edinburgh and
Glasgow too far to commute to
Most residents can easily
commute to work in large cities
or towns, like Norwich,
Cambridge and London
There are many varied employment
opportunities within an hour’s commute
time.
Most jobs are primary, however there
are some in Aberdeen in petroleum
and high technology.
High speed broadband access is
available to all people in the
village
Poor road access
Tourism is on the increase,
with the whisky trail and
food tourism
Many of the area’s seaside
(coastal) resorts are in decline
(Walton on the Naze!!!)
Many jobs are seasonal, such
as fruit picking (raspberries)
Area is suffering from depopulation
especially those age 18-35
Life expectancy is lower than the UK
average
Due to high number of
commuters, congestion is
rife
Life expectancy
is higher than
the UK average
The population is
ageing
House prices are low,
but wages are also low
so owning a property is
difficult, especially as
there are few
properties in the
village
Due to limited
Crime rates are lower than the UK population, no
congestion
average
House prices are high, pricing
Harsh
locals out of the market in some
climate
areas
Pleasant
climate
Use these statements and the hand-out to complete
the boxes – quality of life and multiple deprivation.
Use 2 colours one for positives and another for
negatives. Add a key.
A tale of 2 rural areas of the UK1)Which area (Scottish Highlands or East
Anglia) has the best QUALITY OF LIFE?
2) Explain your reasons for choosing this
area
3) Which rural location is most deprived?
4) Why do you think this is the case?
5) What evidence do you have to justify
your answers?
Exam Question Practice1) For a named location, describe the costs and
benefits of living in a rural area (6 marks)
2) Explain why quality of life can vary between
contrasting rural areas in the UK (8 marks)
These are levelled response questions, marked based on the
detail you go into:
Level 1 – Basic answer.
Level 2 – Clear answer.
Level 3 – Detailed answer.
TIP – Describe two costs and two benefits. Include specific
detail, e.g. An issue with living in the Scottish Highlands is the
distance to work and lack of roads