Population Flashcards
What is the census?
The census is carried out every ten years and each household is legally required to complete a detailed questionnaire.
What information does the census collect?
The census includes questions on social, economic, and cultural backgrounds.
How does civil registration contribute to population data?
Civil registration of births and deaths provides an up-to-date count between censuses.
What is the Scottish Household Survey?
The Scottish Household Survey is a continuous survey based on a random sample of the population.
Why is the Scottish Household Survey preferred over a full census?
The SHS is cheaper than carrying out a full census.
How do visa applications help in population data collection?
Visa applications allow governments to collect data on migration.
What role do NHS records play in population data?
NHS records allow the government to collect health data.
What challenges do countries with many official languages face in census collection?
They have to translate census forms and employ enumerators who can speak multiple languages.
How does low literacy affect census completion?
If literacy rates are low, people cannot read and write, making it difficult to complete the form accurately.
What geographical challenges affect census data collection?
Poor infrastructure and difficult terrain, such as the Amazon Rainforest, make it hard for enumerators to distribute census forms.
How does conflict impact census data collection?
Conflict can make it too dangerous to distribute forms, and high death rates mean data becomes quickly outdated.
What issue arises from informal housing in population data collection?
Many people living in informal housing have no official address.
Why are illegal immigrants unlikely to participate in a census?
They fear deportation.
What problem do nomads present in census data collection?
Nomads can be easily missed or counted twice.
What are the consequences of a youthful population?
There will be an increase in the number of people of childbearing age, leading to a continued rise in birth rates.
What investment needs arise from a youthful population?
More investment in maternity hospitals, pediatric doctors, childhood vaccination services, schools, and teachers is needed.
What future economic issue may arise from a youthful population?
There may be high unemployment as people compete for jobs.
What pressure does a youthful population place on housing?
In urban areas, there may be pressure on housing leading to the expansion of informal housing.
What are the consequences of an ageing population?
There will be increased pressure on health services, and schools may shut down due to fewer children.
What financial implications does an ageing population have?
The government may need to spend more on pensions, potentially resulting in tax increases for the economically active.
What might be required to address an ageing population?
In-migration may need to be encouraged, and the retirement age may need to be increased.
What are the push factors for voluntary migration?
Push factors include not enough jobs, low-paying jobs, and high crime rates.
What are the pull factors for voluntary migration?
Pull factors include favorable exchange rates, better healthcare, and free education in the US.
What are the positive impacts of migration on Mexico?
Migrants send money back home, and some return with new skills.
What are the negative impacts of migration on Mexico?
The journey is dangerous, and there is a ‘brain drain’ as skilled workers migrate for better pay.
What are the positive impacts of migration on the USA?
Migrants fill low-paying jobs that Americans do not want, and migration increases diversity.
What are the negative impacts of migration on the USA?
Illegal immigrants do not contribute to the economy, and there is increased pressure on services.
