Birth Rate

Question 1

Give two reasons for a low birth rate

4 point

Answer 1

In a HIC the birth rate will be lower because they are educated about giving birth and can afford contraception, meaning less children will be born.

Question 2

Give two reasons for high death rate

4 point

Answer 2

Civil wars may be happening so this causes a high death rate.

No or little sanitation leads to diseases spreading so that makes a high death rate.

Question 3

Reasons for a low birth rate (6)

Answer 3

• Government policies eg. One child policy
• There are few young people of reproductive age
• People want a higher standard of living
• Access to contraception
• Women are educated
• A large proportion of the population are over 35

Question 4

Reasons for low death rate (8)

Answer 4

• Varied and reliable food supply
• Low infant mortality rate
• Pensions are available
• Effective sewage systems
• Good access to hospitals
• Access to clean/safe water
• Vaccination programmes
• Old people’s homes are readily available

Question 5

Reasons for high birth rate (5)

Answer 5

• No birth control available
• Believe a women’s place is in the home
• High infant mortality rate
• Children are needed to bring in money
• Children are needed to look after the elderly

Question 6

Reasons for a High death rate (6)

Answer 6

• No or little sanitation
• Few hospitals are overcrowded and lack equipment
• Poor nutrition and famine
• Drinking water is a long walk away and often contaminated
• Civil war
• Diseases spread rapidly as conditions are cramped and over crowded