Population Flashcards
Where did human life first appear?
The whole of Africa 200,000 years ago
How long ago did human life spread around the globe?
60,000 years ago
How high was the population 200 years ago?
200 years ago there was 900,000,000 people on earth
How high is the population now?
About 7.4 billion
Is the worlds population spread evenly around the world?
No.more people now live in urban areas rather than thee countryside.
Why does the population of the world increase?
The increase in population happens when the birth rate is higher than death rate.
What is life expectancy?
Life expectancy is how long a baby is expected to live
E.g. Monaco-90
U.K.-80
What is population distribution?
Population distribution are how people are spread over an area
What is population density
Population density is the amount of people living in a certain area per square kilometre
What does sparsely populated mean?
Sparsely populated means that not many people live in a certain area
Give three reasons for why some places are more populated than others
Terrain climate land
How many people are there in China?
1.36 billion people
How many people in India?
1.25 billion people
How many people in the USA?
321 million people
How many people in Indonesia ?
255 million people
What is a chloropleth map?
It is a map that uses graded differences in colour inside
Give three reasons why the earths population is distributed the way that it is
Jobs, weather, money
How long were male and female expected to live in 2011?
Female: 80 years
Male: 75 years
What is population?
Population is the total amount of people in a certain area I.e. Town, city,county,or even the world
Give 3 reasons for a higher birth rate in Less Economically Developed Countries
Form of security They can earn money Children die young so they need to keep on trying Marry young Husbands in control
By how much of a percentage does China’s economy rise in each year
0.5%
Which country has the one child rule?
China
How much does China’s population grow by each year?
7 million
What will happen if the population keeps on growing?
A higher demand in resources
What will humans do when the food runs out?
They will have to manufacture their own food
What will be the problem with a lower birth rate when countries become more developed?
Less young people to fill in the work spaces that are needed.
Give 3 reasons for a higher birth rate in Less Economically Developed Countries
Form of security They can earn money Children die young so they need to keep on trying Marry young Husbands in control
By how much of a percentage does China’s economy rise in each year
0.5%
Which country has the one child rule?
China
How much does China’s population grow by each year?
7 million
What will happen if the population keeps on growing?
A higher demand in resources
What will humans do when the food runs out?
They will have to manufacture their own food
What will be the problem with a lower birth rate when countries become more developed?
Less young people to fill in the work spaces that are needed.
