Population

Question 1

What is the census?

Answer 1

The census is carried out every ten years and each household is legally required to complete a detailed questionnaire.

Question 2

What information does the census collect?

Answer 2

The census includes questions on social, economic, and cultural backgrounds.

Question 3

How does civil registration contribute to population data?

Answer 3

Civil registration of births and deaths provides an up-to-date count between censuses.

Question 4

What is the Scottish Household Survey?

Answer 4

The Scottish Household Survey is a continuous survey based on a random sample of the population.

Question 5

Why is the Scottish Household Survey preferred over a full census?

Answer 5

The SHS is cheaper than carrying out a full census.

Question 6

How do visa applications help in population data collection?

Answer 6

Visa applications allow governments to collect data on migration.

Question 7

What role do NHS records play in population data?

Answer 7

NHS records allow the government to collect health data.

Question 8

What challenges do countries with many official languages face in census collection?

Answer 8

They have to translate census forms and employ enumerators who can speak multiple languages.

Question 9

How does low literacy affect census completion?

Answer 9

If literacy rates are low, people cannot read and write, making it difficult to complete the form accurately.

Question 10

What geographical challenges affect census data collection?

Answer 10

Poor infrastructure and difficult terrain, such as the Amazon Rainforest, make it hard for enumerators to distribute census forms.

Question 11

How does conflict impact census data collection?

Answer 11

Conflict can make it too dangerous to distribute forms, and high death rates mean data becomes quickly outdated.

Question 12

What issue arises from informal housing in population data collection?

Answer 12

Many people living in informal housing have no official address.

Question 13

Why are illegal immigrants unlikely to participate in a census?

Answer 13

They fear deportation.

Question 14

What problem do nomads present in census data collection?

Answer 14

Nomads can be easily missed or counted twice.

Question 15

What are the consequences of a youthful population?

Answer 15

There will be an increase in the number of people of childbearing age, leading to a continued rise in birth rates.

Question 16

What investment needs arise from a youthful population?

Answer 16

More investment in maternity hospitals, pediatric doctors, childhood vaccination services, schools, and teachers is needed.

Question 17

What future economic issue may arise from a youthful population?

Answer 17

There may be high unemployment as people compete for jobs.

Question 18

What pressure does a youthful population place on housing?

Answer 18

In urban areas, there may be pressure on housing leading to the expansion of informal housing.

Question 19

What are the consequences of an ageing population?

Answer 19

There will be increased pressure on health services, and schools may shut down due to fewer children.

Question 20

What financial implications does an ageing population have?

Answer 20

The government may need to spend more on pensions, potentially resulting in tax increases for the economically active.

Question 21

What might be required to address an ageing population?

Answer 21

In-migration may need to be encouraged, and the retirement age may need to be increased.

Question 22

What are the push factors for voluntary migration?

Answer 22

Push factors include not enough jobs, low-paying jobs, and high crime rates.

Question 23

What are the pull factors for voluntary migration?

Answer 23

Pull factors include favorable exchange rates, better healthcare, and free education in the US.

Question 24

What are the positive impacts of migration on Mexico?

Answer 24

Migrants send money back home, and some return with new skills.

Question 25

What are the negative impacts of migration on Mexico?

Answer 25

The journey is dangerous, and there is a ‘brain drain’ as skilled workers migrate for better pay.

Question 26

What are the positive impacts of migration on the USA?

Answer 26

Migrants fill low-paying jobs that Americans do not want, and migration increases diversity.

Question 27

What are the negative impacts of migration on the USA?

Answer 27

Illegal immigrants do not contribute to the economy, and there is increased pressure on services.