Case Studies

Question 1

(HUMAN) what is the case study for economic and social change in rural areas

Answer 1

IT in Devon

Question 2

(HUMAN)
IT in Devon:
Name 4 impacts of the move from London

Answer 2

1. Population in Devon has doubled in the last 2 years
2. 2003 employees moved from London to Devon
3. Employees were given grants to help with the move
4. Lack of housing in the area pushed the locals out
5. Large area for company to expand on
6. House prices increased by a lot
7. 170 miles to central London

Question 3

(HUMAN) name the case study for challenges faced in rural areas

Answer 3

CORNWALL

Question 4

(HUMAN)
Cornwall:
What were the issues faced by Cornwall?

Answer 4

1. there are no large population centres.
2. No knowledge economy that could raise incomes – has U.K.’s lowest weekly average wage.
3. Much of the employment is tertiary linked to seasonal part time and low wage

Question 5

(HUMAN)
Cornwall
What were the main primary industries in Cornwall?

Answer 5

1. Farming- number of cattle fallen by 60% sine 2000s
2. fishing - suffered serious decline
3. Tin mining- hard to mine, wasn’t worth while

Question 6

(HUMAN)
Cornwall
How has deprivation affected Cornwall?

Answer 6

1.Only 35% of villages have a doctors surgery
2. Lowest average weekly wage (£340- London= £660)
3, most employment is seasonal

Question 7

(HUMAN) What is the case study for new opportunities

Answer 7

Cornwall

Question 8

(HUMAN)
Cornwall
Impacts of the Eden Project

Answer 8

1. Created £1 billion for the economy
2. Created 3000 jobs in other sectors and employed 700 people
3. Built on a derelict brownfield site
4. 97% people who visit travel by car emblem though it’s a sustainable project

Question 9

(HUMAN)
Cornwall
How have farm shops helped?

Answer 9

1. Sells lots of fresh produce
2. Example of farm diversification (farms adding new ways of making money)
3. Popular in rural areas

Question 10

(HUMAN)
What is the case study that describes an accessible rural area that relies on London

Answer 10

Terling- Essex

Question 11

(HUMAN)
What are the features of Terling Essex

Answer 11

1. Those that live there commute to London for work (dormitory town)
2. Railway station is five minute drive away.
3. 45 minute train ride to London.
4. Chelmsford is seven minute drive away which includes services like shops and goods

Question 12

(HUMAN)
What are the problems with living in terling, Essex

Answer 12

1. An uprise of online shopping means fewer people shop locally shops are struggling to stay open.
2. NHS can’t afford small surgeries – doctors are shut often.
3. Post office is under threat due to government cuts.

Question 13

(HUMAN)
What is the case study for the rural periphery

Answer 13

Allerdale, Lake District, Cumbria

Question 14

(HUMAN)
Why is Allerdale top of the list for happiness and affordability?

Answer 14

1. Attract those retiring or to live quite a lifestyle.
2. Perceived to be better to live in the countryside.
3. Cheapest homes in UK

Question 15

(HUMAN)
Allerdale
What are negatives of living in a rural periphery

Answer 15

Little transport, little entertainment, low population density so people would feel isolated, view University and job opportunities, and lack of infrastructure.

Question 16

(HUMAN)
What is the case study for the rise of the new economy

Answer 16

LONDON (London docklands)

Question 17

(HUMAN)
What were the aims of regenerating the London Docklands area?

Answer 17

1. Insure housing of is available for all
2. encouraging industries
3. bringing land and buildings to use
4. creating an attractive environment

Question 18

(HUMAN)
What were the causes of decline for London Docklands?

Answer 18

Goods were transported quicker by air, Docklands were damaged by water, containerisation – ships too large for shallow Docs due to containers being introduced for safe for trade

Question 19

(HUMAN)
What were the effects of the London Docklands decline?

Answer 19

20,000 jobs were lost.
60% of the land came disused
population fell by 20%
employment rate was 18%

Question 20

(HUMAN)
What was achieved by regenerating the London Docklands area?

Answer 20

Physical - Over 700 hectares of derelict land reclaimed within the urban and development area, improved public transport.
Economic – over £700 billion public sector investment, Employment raised by 150%, over 40,000 new jobs created
Social – 95% population growth, nearly 20,000 new homes completed, over £100 million spent on education health care and services


Question 21

(HUMAN)
What is the case study for the decline of the old economy?

Answer 21

Dinnington, coal mine in Yorkshire

Question 22

(HUMAN)
Dinnington coal mine
describe the effects of the coal mine closure

Answer 22

Coal mines were based in villages so live in close – with family. So when the mind closed it greatly affected everything (Negative multiplier affect) . Closure of businesses having a knock-on effect on other business employees

Question 23

(HUMAN)
Name key points about Dinnington coal mine in Yorkshire

Answer 23

Coal mining employed 1 million people, many old mills were converted into apartments, pits were regenerated into retail business parks, coal mining was uneconomic and dangerous

Question 24

(HUMAN) what is the KEY case study for this topic

Answer 24

LONDON!!

Question 25

(HUMAN) What are the U.K.’s urban cores

Answer 25

Glasgow, Birmingham, London, Newcastle, Liverpool, Manchester

Question 26

(HUMAN) What are the reasons for UK population growth

Answer 26

Rising birthrate, globalisation, net immigration, EU membership – free to work anywhere, London’s knowledge economy 

Question 27

(HUMAN) London Why did parts of London decline?

Answer 27

Decentralisation – shifting balance of online shopping and employment away from the CBD e.g. shopping online. Containerisation bigger ships needed bigger docks. Derelict areas. Deindustrialisation – decreased activity in manufacturing equals closure of industries. Suburbanisation

Question 28

(HUMAN) London What are the impacts of globalisation?

Answer 28

Privatisation equals change in ownership from public to private Free-trade – without import tariffs and free flow of goods Foreign direct investment – invest anywhere with unrestricted flows of Capitals

Question 29

(HUMAN) London How is London’s situation important to its growth?

Answer 29

It is close to Europe so is a good place for trade and can trade by sea quickly London has a large population and economy and port Time zone can help with economic growth

Question 30

(HUMAN) London Factors leading to re-urbanisation?

Answer 30

Space – closure of industries created space for redevelopment on brownfield sites Investment – large TNCs created jobs in services in finance in London Gentrification – high income earners moving to a rundown area to easily commute to work investing money into the area to regenerate the area to accommodate their fancy lifestyle  Student furcation – students moving there for university or education

Question 31

(HUMAN) What is the case study for sustainable living?

Answer 31

Beddington zero energy development (bedZED) Wallington, London

Question 32

(HUMAN) bedZED Name all the Benefits/effects of the BEDZED project

Answer 32

First carbon zero development in the UK Home to 250 residents All resources found within 50 miles of the site Solar panels on the roof and thick walls to prevent heat loss Bigger sense of community Eliminates 29% contribution to the CO2 omissions Lowers carbon footprint Own on-site water treatment plant and field heat plant south facing captures sunlight car journeys reduced by 65% Water consumption is 58% lower than local average Was built on a Brownfield site Expensive or renewable resources that need to be maintained

Question 33

(HUMAN) London Why has London expanded.

Answer 33

1. Family size – has fallen and fertility rates decreased so more homes in space are needed 2. Suburbanisation – from in a suburbs to outer suburbs and more bigger affordable housing 3. Increase divorce and later marriage – people stay single for longer so mourn houses are needed 4. Counter urbanisation – people moving out of London often to home cities, boundary between city and countryside has become blurred

Question 34

(PHYSICAL) What is the flooding case study?

Answer 34

The Boscastle floods- Cornwall

Question 35

(PHYSICAL) boscastle floods, Physical causes of the flood?

Answer 35

1. Over 60 mm of rainfall fell into hours 2. Ground was already saturated due to previous over average rainfall 3. Boscastle receive 25% more rainfall than usual 4. Rivers were overflowed 5. Drainage basin had many steep slopes and impermeable surfaces causing the surface run-off 6. High tide made impact twice

Question 36

(PHYSICAL) boscastle floods Human causes of the flood?

Answer 36

1.lots of impermeable surfaces (concrete) 2. Trees and vehicles blocked the river channel 3. Lack of flood protection and old drainage systems couldn’t cope

Question 37

(PHYSICAL) boscastle floods, Impacts of the flood?

Answer 37

Loss of tourism and damage to businesses (major impact on income) Residents had little time to react Rebuilding project had to be put in place Environmental and wildlife damage Coastal pollution – fuel running into the sea

Question 38

(PHYSICAL) What is the case study for coastal erosion and coastal management?

Answer 38

Happisburgh

Question 39

(PHYSICAL) Happisburgh Why is Happisburgh vulnerable

Answer 39

It is low-lying land and its geology is soft rock meaning it will erode quickly It has a long fetch generating powerful waves Narrow beaches – don’t give much protection to the cliffs Sea level is increasingly rising

Question 40

(PHYSICAL) Happisburgh What are the social economic and environmental effects of the erosion of Happisburgh

Answer 40

Social – houses have fallen into the sea, families left homeless, people believe their safety and security should be protected Economic affects – negatively impacted tourism and reduced income, sea defences are very expensive so governments may not be the best Environmental – it is important to preserve the wildlife and natural habitats from destruction

Question 41

(HUMAN) What are the 3 London suburbs affected most by migration

Answer 41

1. Richmond upon Thames (rich) 2. Lambeth (middle) 3. Newham (poor)