Population Flashcards
1
Q
Economic indicators
A
factors relating to wealth
2
Q
Social indicators
A
Factors relating to people
3
Q
Factors influencing global population distribution - pull factors
A
- health care
- employment oppertunities
- no crime
- no war
- education (schools)
- services (shops)
- climate
4
Q
Factors influencing global population distribution - push factors
A
- disease
- unemployment
- lack of education
- war
- crime
- lack of services
- no health care
5
Q
reasons for low birth rates in developed countries
A
- people deciding to have careers instead of children
- children are very expensive
- more access to contraception
- desire for a small family
6
Q
Reasons for low death rates in dveloped countries
A
- health care and medical centres
- education systems
- propper sanitation
- clean drinking water
- good quality housing
- access to a balanced diet
7
Q
reasons for high birth rates in developing countries
A
- lack of contraceptives
- poeple want children so they can work and provide income for their family
- want children so people can be looked after at old age
8
Q
Reasons for high death rates in developing countries
A
- lack of health care
- not good education
- dirty water
- war
- disease
