Contries and Peoples of the World Flashcards
Distribution around the world
There are currently just over 7.9 billion people on the planet. Our population grows every single day but the amount of land we must live on stays the same.
Let’s look at the website below to view a live calculation of our population:
https://www.worldometers.info/world-population/
- Why do you think did the age group of 65+ increased over the years?
- Why do you think will the age group of 9-19 decrease over the years?
- What continent is the more densely populated one? South America or Asia? Give a reason for your answer.
- Which continent doesn’t have permanent residents and why?
Why do we find the countries with most population (China and India) along the same lines of latitude?
The subtropical climate of these regions allows for crops to grow very well. This security of food means that large populations can grow without facing challenges such as famine.
The subtropical climate also means that these countries receive enough rainfall.
Apart from climate, mineral resources such as Copper, Gold and Silver are also seen as reasons why some countries have larger populations than others. The United States of America is the third most populated country in the world.
This is because it has a large supply of natural minerals. The mining of these minerals has created many job opportunities for people and as a result, people have settled there.
What is migration?
Migration is where people move from one place to another.
What are some different types of human movements?
Internal migration: moving within a state, country, or continent
External migration: moving to a different state, country, or continent
Emigration: leaving one country to move to another
Immigration: moving into a new country
Seasonal migration: moving with each season or in response to labour or climate conditions
Refugee: is a person who has moved to a new country because of a problem in their former home.
Why do people move?
PUSH FACTORS:
Natural disasters – people feel unsafe to live in areas with frequent natural disasters.
Economic: Unemployment, find better work. Low wages.
Social impact: far from family and friends, less to do in countryside areas.
Political migration - to escape political persecution or war.
PULL FACTORS:
Attractive environments, such as warmer climate, near the beach and mountains.
Economic: Better job opportunities, higher wages.
Social migration - for a better quality of life or to be closer to family or friends.
Political: where government are more stable, and environment are safe.
What are the Positive impacts of migration?
There are a large amount of cultural diversity.
The local economy will boost.
Workers who will work for low wages and are prepared to do jobs that local people do not want to do.
Skills gaps are filled.
Immigrant groups can increase birth rates.
What are the Negative impacts of migration?
Overpopulation in urban areas.
Schools, housing, and healthcare services will have more pressure.
Increasing of pollution and overuse of natural resources.
Cultural barriers.
Local people can miss out on jobs due to increased competition from migrants.
Gender imbalance can happen and discrimination between cultures.
Areas are becoming unsafe.
