Implications Of Population&resources -under/over/optimum pop

Question 1

Optimum population

Answer 1

Ideal balance between population and resources.
Population works with resources.
Gives highest standard of living.
Maximises income per capita.

New technology will increase resource availability

Question 2

Overpopulation

Answer 2

Too many people in the area relative to the available resources.
Putting pressure on resources.
Reduced standard of living.

No technology will increase resources.
Only a fall in pop would increase living standards.

Question 3

What do you have to be careful when stating the relationship between a densely populated area and it’s resources

Answer 3

A densely populated place can have plenty of resources.

Netherlands 448 people per km2 can enjoy high agree standard of living

Mali 12 people per km2 but it finds it difficult to provide basic needs as poor resource.

Question 4

Under population

Answer 4

Too few people to use resources efficiently for given level of technology

An increase in pop would mean a more effective use of resources and increased living standards for all.

Norway/ canada

Question 5

Characteristics of over populated place

Answer 5

Low income per capita.
Unemployment.
Outward migration.
Insufficient food/ minerals/ energy.
Natural disasters.
War/ conflict

Question 6

Characteristics of under population

Answer 6

Higher income per capita 
Low unemployment 
Inward migration 
Good living conditions 
High levels of technology