Overpopulation

Question 0

Where is overpopulation most likely to happen?

Answer 0

In LEDC’s

Question 1

What is overpopulation?

Answer 1

When there are too many people for the resources

Question 2

What does a low life expectancy together with a high birth rate lead to?

Answer 2

A youthful population

Question 3

What are the 4 social problems that LEDC’s might face?

Answer 3

Services like healthcare and education can’t cope.
Children have to work to help support their large families.
There aren’t enough houses.
There are food shortages.

Question 4

What are the 2 economic problems that overpopulated LEDC’s might face?

Answer 4

There aren’t enough jobs.

There is increased poverty.

Question 5

What are the environmental problems overpopulated LEDC’s might face?

Answer 5

Increased waste and pollution.

More natural resources are used up.

Question 6

What are the two strategies that control overpopulation?

Answer 6

Birth control programmes.

Immigration laws.