Eduqas GCSE Geography A · C111

Urban-Rural Connections

Key Idea 2.1: The urban-rural continuum in the UK

What you need to know

Describe the location of significant areas of population in the UK.
Explain the concept of the urban-rural continuum and the sphere of influence in relation to retailing and urban services.
Describe the process of counter-urbanisation and explain its underlying reasons.
Evaluate the impact of counter-urbanisation on rural settlements.
Analyze patterns of commuting and the transport issues arising from counter-urbanisation in the UK.