4B.1b

Question 1

What is a rural-urban continuum?

Answer 1

A rural-urban continuum exists, ranging from the high densities of inner urban areas to the low densities of the remotest urban areas.

Question 2

What is population structure?

Answer 2

The population structure refers to the number of males and females in different age groups at a given time and place, and may be shown graphically in a population pyramid.

Question 3

What is one factor that show evidence of the rural-urban continuum?

Answer 3

Population density - highest densities are in the urban areas, but even in rural zones, there will be variations based on the employment opportunities and accessibility.

Question 4

In developed countries, why is it that people of all ages and backgrounds have the opportunity to live and work in any rural or urban place?

Answer 4

This possibility has arisen due to modern communication networks, such as broadband, and the flexible location of many tertiary jobs.

Question 5

What other factors could influence population density profiles?

Answer 5

Physical environment
Socio-economic status
Dwelling type and household size
Functions (non-residential activities in the area)
Planning (green belts and housing)

Question 6

What is the demographic transition model?

Answer 6

A model representing changing rates of fertility and mortality over time, their changing balances and their net effect on rates of population growth