Population Flashcards
1
Q
High population density (MEDC’s) due to..
A
Moderate climate fertile farming land low land clean water supply mineral resources good infrastrucutre
2
Q
low population density (LEDC’s) due to..
A
Extreme climate extreme relief extreme remoteness infertile land no clean water supply
3
Q
human factors that affect population
A
transport and communication jobs government investment quality of housing education healthcare
4
Q
Physical factors that affect population
A
relief climate vegetation soils natural resources water supply
5
Q
Reasons for high birth rate (LEDC’s)
A
- children needed for workers and to look after elderly
- no family planning or contraception
- many religions frown upon women using birth control
- high infant mortality means many families have back up children
- high status for men if they have a large family.
6
Q
Reasons for low birth rate (MEDC’s)
A
- it is expensive to have children
- more women focus on careers
- sexual equality means women choose what they want
- contraception and family planning is widely available
- children are not need for elderly care
7
Q
Reasons for high death rate (LEDC’s)
A
Dirty unreliable water poor housing conditions poor access to medical services endemic diseases poor diets that are low in calories or protein
8
Q
Reasons for low death rate (MEDC’s)
A
Good housing conditions
safe water
enough food to eat (stronger immune systems)
advanced medical services that are available to all.
9
Q
how to deal with a rapidly growing population(LEDC’s).
A
educate about family planning and contraception
extra taxes for parents with large families
rising the age of marriage
Extreme ‘one child policy’
10
Q
how to deal with an ageing population (MEDC’s)
A
Giving mothers longer paid maternity
generous child benefits
raise retirement age
