Factors Affecting Population Growth Flashcards
1
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Agricultural Change
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The mechanisation of farming.
- Puts people out of work and requires less labour.
- Fewer jobs, so families have less children.
- BR goes down.
2
Q
Urbanisation
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- living in cities means living with less space ⇒ Families have fewer children
- BR goes down.
3
Q
Education
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- More educated people are able to take up jobs and work. ⇒ People are less focussed on famillies.
- Fewer children ⇒ parents have more money to spend giving children better future oppertunities.
- BR goes down.
4
Q
Increased Standard of Living
A
- higher income (more money coming in)
- high expenditure (more money coming out
- Couples may decide to have fewer children.
- BR goes down.
5
Q
Emancipation of Women
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