POPULATION CASE STUDIES

Question 1

For an example of international migration, which you have studied, name the countries between which people moved. Explain why many people made the decision to migrate. You should refer both to pull and to push factors. (7)

Answer 1

from Poland to England

Question 2

For a named country which you have studied, explain why the birth rate is high. (7)

Answer 2

The country of Niger

Question 3

For a named country which you have studied, describe the problems caused by an increase in the percentage of the population over the age of 65. (7)

Answer 3

The country of England

Question 4

For a named country which you have studied, describe the problems caused by an increase in the percentage of people over the age of 65. (7)

Answer 4

The country of England

Question 5

For a named example of a country which you have studied, describe the policies used by the government to reduce natural population growth rates. (7)

Answer 5

The country of Singapore

Question 6

The size of the population in a country may change as a result of natural growth. For a named country which you have studied, explain why the rate of natural population growth is high. (7)

Answer 6

The country of Niger

Question 7

For a named country which you have studied, describe and explain the distribution of its population. (7)

Answer 7

The country of Japan

Question 8

For a named country which you have studied, describe the problems caused by overpopulation (7)

Answer 8

The country of Niger (Province of Zinder)

Question 9

Name an example of a country whish has attracted large numbers of international migrants. Explain the pull factors which have attracted people to your chosen country. (7)

Answer 9

From Poland to England

Question 10

For an example of international migration which you have studied, explain why so many people made the decision to migrate. You should name the countries between which people migrated and refer both to pull and push factors. (7)

Answer 10

From Poland to England

Question 11

Name an example of a city or country to which large numbers of people have migrated from other countries. Describe the effects of international migration on your chosen city or country. (7)

Answer 11

From Poland to England

Question 12

For a country which you have studied, explain why the rate of natural growth is low. (7)

Answer 12

The country of England

Question 13

The size and structure of the population in a country may change as a result of HIV/AIDS. For a country which you have studied, describe the impact of HIV/AIDS on the population and economy. (7)

Answer 13

The country of Botswana

Question 14

The size and structure of the population in a country may change as a result of government policies. For a named country you have studied, describe the policies which have been used by the government to influence rates of natural growth. (7)

Answer 14

The country of Singapore

Question 15

For a country which you have studied, explain why the government is worried about its rapid growth. (7)

Answer 15

The country of Niger

Question 16

The size of population in a country may change as a result of natural increase and international migration. For a country you have studied, explain why the rate of population growth is high. (7)

Answer 16

The country of Niger

Question 17

For a country or area which you have studied, describe and explain variations in the population density. (7)

Answer 17

The country of Japan

Question 18

For a named area which you have studied, explain why is has a low population density. (7)

Answer 18

The Japanese Alps in the country if Japan

Question 19

For a named area which you have studied, explain why is has a low population density. (7)

Answer 19

The Japanese Alps in the country if Japan

Question 20

Choose any example of international migration which you have studied and name the countries between which people moved. Explain why many people made the decision to migrate. You should refer both to pull and push factors.

Answer 20

From Poland to England

Question 21

For a country you have studied, explain why the government is concerned by an ageing population. (7)

Answer 21

The country of England

Question 22

Overpopulation occurs when there are too many people living in an area for the resources which are available. What problems are caused by overpopulation? You should refer to a country or area which you have studied. (7)

Answer 22

The country of Niger

Question 23

The size of the population in an area may change as a result of natural increase. For an area which you have studied, explain why the rate of natural population growth is high. (7)

Answer 23

The country of Niger

Question 24

Explain why governments of some countries may be concerned by rapid growth of population. You may refer to examples which you have studied.

Answer 24

The country of Niger or in this case you can use more than one example.

Question 25

What policies can be used by governments to influence rates of natural population growth? You should refer to at least one example which you have studied. (7)

Answer 25

The country of Singapore