Lesson 3 - Factors affecting population structure

Question 1

Outline three key changes in the UK population between 2001 and 2011?

Answer 1

Wider base - Rising birth rate 2011
Bulge 40-49 in 2011
Wider apex - falling death rate

Question 2

Describe the changes to the number of children per family over time in the UK?

Answer 2

The number of children per family in the UK has decreased over time. In 1900 it stood at 4.6, this figure had decreased to 2.2 in 1950 and now stands at 1.7

Question 3

Define the term family size?

Answer 3

The number of children and parent or their guardians living together in one household

Question 4

If a country has a youthful population, what is the likely impact on the average family size?

Answer 4

The average family size is likely to grow

Question 5

Give two factors that influence attitudes towards the ideal family size?

Answer 5

Cultural factors
Economic factors

Question 6

Why has the changing status of women contributed to shrinking family sizes?

Answer 6

The twentieth century saw the entry of many women to the workforce and enjoy more choices in their life. Furthermore society now accepts the choice of many women not to marry or have children leading to a decrease in the average family size.

Question 7

Give two factors which have led to shrinking family sizes?

Answer 7

Divorce
Wider availability of contraception

Question 8

Give two inputs to a population system?

Answer 8

Births
Immigration

Question 9

Give two outputs to a population system?

Answer 9

Deaths
Emigration

Question 10

What is the biggest cause of UK population change?

Answer 10

Net migration