Population Flashcards
1
Q
Discuss the One Child Policy
A
1979-2015
- Anti natalist party
- 1950 Birth Rate = 43.8
- 2005 Birth Rate: 13.6
- Aging population
2
Q
What are some factors which could lead to food shortages?
A
- Natural Disasters
- Flood
- Pests/Diseases
- Lack of Capital investment
- Conflict
- Transport/Distribution
3
Q
Explain the Malthusian theory
A
Neo-Malthusian theory states that as population increases, which increases the demand for food, less food, increased mortality and a decrease in population growth
4
Q
Explain the boserup theory
A
As population increases, demand for food increases, improvement/innovation in techology, population growth continues unchecked.
