Population

Question 1

Define “population”.

Answer 1

The total number of people in a given area.

Question 2

Define “population explosion”.

Answer 2

A sudden, rapid increase in the number of people in a given area.

Question 3

What is the purpose of a population distribution map?

Answer 3

A population distribution map shows how people are spread in an area.

Question 4

Define “population density”.

Answer 4

The number and density of people in an area.

Question 5

Give 2 advantages and disadvantages of living in a sparsely populated area.

Answer 5

Advantages:

1. The scenery is beautiful.
2. There is little pollution.

Disadvantages:

1. There are few shops, which means there are very few job opportunities.
2. It is very isolated.

Question 6

Give 2 advantages and disadvantages of living in a densely populated area.

Answer 6

Advantages:

1. Many job opportunities.
2. Lots of shops, roads, buildings, infrastructure, and entertainment.

Disadvantages:

1. There is a lot of pollution.
2. A lot of very crowded areas can mean sicknesses and diseases can travel much quicker.

Question 7

What are choropleth maps?

Answer 7

Choropleth maps are maps that use shading to show variations between places. They help us identify distribution patterns.

Question 8

The way people are spread across the world is affected by many things, such as r_____, c______, v________, w______ s______, r___ m_______ and e____________ o_____________.

Answer 8

1. Relief.
2. Climate.
3. Vegetation.
4. Water supply.
5. Raw materials.
6. Employment opportunities.

Question 9

What is the purpose of a population pyramid?

Answer 9

A population pyramid compares the number/percentage of people in different age groups. It can help forecast future population growth.

Question 10

Define “migration”.

Answer 10

The movement of people from one place to another. This may be the result of push & pull factors.

Question 11

Define “push factor”.

Answer 11

Is what encourages people to leave, because they want to get away from something (e.g few job opportunities and wars).

Question 12

Define “pull factor”.

Answer 12

Is what encourages people to go, because they have hope for a better life (e.g medical care and education).

Question 13

What is the difference between a refugee and a migrant?

Answer 13

A refugee:

1. People that are no longer in their country.
2. Are fleeing armed conflict/persecution.
3. Are recognised precisely because it’s too dangerous for them to return home, and they need sanctuary elsewhere.

A migrant:

1. Chooses to move, not because of a direct threat of persecution/death.
2. Moves to improve their lives by finding work/for education/for family reunion/etc.

Question 14

Why is it important to know the difference between a refugee and a migrant?

Answer 14

It’s important to know the difference in order to understand the human factor - what refugees are and what they are searching for, such as peace, money, jobs, food, water, etc.
To understand what migrants are searching for such as better jobs, better lives, better education, etc.

Question 15

Give 2 advantages and disadvantages of migration on the source area.

Answer 15

Advantages:

1. Reduction in unemployment.
2. Remittances.

Disadvantages:

1. Services close down due to lack of customers.
2. Aging population.

Question 16

Give 2 advantages and disadvantages of migration on the destination area.

Answer 16

Advantages:

1. Cheap labour for manual jobs.
2. Brain gain.

Disadvantages:

1. Increase in racial tensions
2. Lack of housing and overcrowding.