Population Growth Rate Flashcards
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What is migration
A
Migration is the movement of people within and between countries
1
Q
In order to find out how fast the population of a country is growing what do you need to examine
A
Migration
Fertility
Mortality
2
Q
Give 7 push factors
A
Loss of land to large land owners Drought and famine Poverty of traditional farming Soil erosion caused by over use of land Population growth and overcrowding Demolition of shanty towns Loss of jobs due to mechanization
3
Q
Give 4 pull factors
A
Medical services
Education
Housing and welfare services
Possibility of work
