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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).

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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).

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Key learning points

  1. Cities are interdependent with accessible rural areas. An example of this is Liverpool and the village of Aughton.
  2. Interdependence involves flows of goods, services and labour between urban and accessible rural areas.
  3. Interdependence leads to economic, social and environmental benefits for Aughton and Liverpool.
  4. 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.


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6 Questions

Q1.
What was Liverpool historically known for?
Manufacturing cars
Correct answer: Shipbuilding and trade
Coal mining
Farming
Q2.
Which major regeneration project helped transform Liverpool’s waterfront?
Canary Wharf
The Eden Project
Correct answer: Liverpool ONE
HS2
Q3.
How has Liverpool’s economy changed in recent years?
Increased reliance on heavy industry
Decline in retail and education
Reduced number of visitors
Correct answer: Growth of the service and tourism sectors
Q4.
How has migration influenced Liverpool’s culture?
It has had little impact
Correct answer: It led to the growth of diverse communities
It caused economic decline
It reduced the city’s population
Q5.
Why is Liverpool a key city in the Northern Powerhouse project?
It has no major transport links
It’s focused on rural industries
Correct answer: It’s a major economic and cultural hub
It has a declining economy
Q6.
What is a major challenge faced by UK cities?
Overpopulation
Lack of tourism
Correct answer: Urban sprawl
Decline in public transport

4 Questions

Q1.
What does interdependence mean in geography?
One area growing faster than another
Rural areas becoming cities
Moving from urban to rural areas
Correct answer: Areas relying on each other for goods, services, and labour
Q2.
What is one reason people move from Liverpool to nearby rural areas?
To find jobs in farming
Correct answer: For a more peaceful lifestyle and cheaper housing
Because cities have no jobs
To avoid public services
Q3.
What is commuting?
Correct answer: Daily travel from home to work and back
Moving house permanently
Travelling abroad
Going on holiday
Q4.
Which of the following shows how rural areas support urban areas?
Rural areas rely entirely on urban services
Rural areas do not offer any economic contribution
Correct answer: Rural areas supply food, labour, and recreational spaces
Urban areas grow crops for rural areas

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