CASE STUDY: Under-population in Australia

Question 1

Facts

Answer 1

• 90% of the population live in the 10 largest cities along the coast
• cattle grazing covers 35% of the country
• shortage of workers in engineering, construction, mining, healthcare, etc.

Question 2

Effects

Answer 2

• schools and hospitals may close since there aren’t enough people to support them
• 28.3% of Aus.’s population are born overseas which may cause conflicts w/ locals
• conflicts (can be) caused in major cities like Sydney by need to attract foreign workers

Question 3

Causes

Answer 3

• war
• natural hazards
• low birth rates
• disease