Population growth

Question 1

Factors affect population growth

Answer 1

births,deaths and migration

Question 2

Problems caused by population growth

Answer 2

-An increase in growth rates mean that any economic gains made will decrease from the increasing population.
-Because of expanding population more pressure is placed on governments to provide social facilities.

Question 3

Measures to overcome population problems

Answer 3

-By governments policies and decisions
-By family decisions and controls
-By community efforts

Question 4

Definition of industrialization

Answer 4

the development of industries.

Question 5

Advantages of industrialization

Answer 5

-A rise in economic growth and development
-A rise in the standard of living
-Increased economies of scale and mass production
-Opportunities for improved terms of trade and balance of payment

Question 6

Disadvantages of industrialization

Answer 6

-Dependency on technology transfers from developed to less developed countries.
-Neglect and bias against agriculture
-Drift of population from rural to urban areas
-Unequal distribution of incomes and wealth