Consequences of interdependence of Liverpool and accessible rural areas
I can identify ways in which Liverpool and Aughton are interdependent and categorise costs and benefits for both places (social, economic or environmental).
- Year 10
- Edexcel B
Consequences of interdependence of Liverpool and accessible rural areas
I can identify ways in which Liverpool and Aughton are interdependent and categorise costs and benefits for both places (social, economic or environmental).
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Cities are interdependent with accessible rural areas. An example of this is Liverpool and the village of Aughton.
- Interdependence involves flows of goods, services and labour between urban and accessible rural areas.
- Interdependence leads to economic, social and environmental benefits for Aughton and Liverpool.
- Interdependence leads to economic, social and environmental costs for Aughton and Liverpool.
Keywords
Commuter settlement - a place, often a town or village, where people live and then travel to other places, normally a city, for work
Accessible - easy to get to and from
Interdependent - close ties or links between two or more entities or areas
Common misconception
Urban areas have more facilities and services than rural areas. As a result, rural areas can offer cities little in return.
Rural areas can offer the residents of urban areas a source of labour and produce. They can provide jobs in industries such as agriculture and opportunities for recreation and leisure.