factors affecting population

Question 1

reasons for a high BR rate in developing countries.

Answer 1

• to help work on the land.
• to care for parents when they are old/sick.
• religion doesn’t allow birth control/may not be available.
• as may die from disease before their 1st birthday.
• one child may get a job in the city and earn money for the family.
• there is a shortage of family planning clinics and advice.

Question 2

reasons for a low BR in developed countries.

Answer 2

• birth control is more available and affordable.
• people want smaller families.
• people would rather spend their money on cars, entertainment, holidays etc.
• women want to have careers instead of staying at home with children.
• there is better quality of food production and storage of it.

Question 3

reasons for a high DR in developing countries.

Answer 3

• high levels of disease such as malaria.
• dirty water carries a lot of bugs which makes people severely unwell.
• lack of food. people die from malnutrition and starvation.
• people can’t afford to buy medicines when they are unwell.

Question 4

reasons for a low DR in developed countries.

Answer 4

• easy access to doctors, hospitals and medicines to help cure illnesses.
• babies are immunised against disease.
• plenty of food to ensure a healthy diet.
• water is clean and separated from sewage so disease is less common.
• homes are warm and comfortable.