POPULATION over and underpopulation Flashcards
1
Q
what are problems caused by overpopulation?
A
- overpopulated countries tend to be LIC’s
- more people than resources
- overcrowding
- lack of employment
- overusing agricultural land
- climate change worsens many problems, increasing temp
- high crime rates
- pressure on transport
- shortage of food
- overcultivation
2
Q
what are problems caused by underpopulation?
A
- shortage of workers = decreased employment rates
- decreased average income
- countries cant maintain wealth + standard of living
- high taxation b/c services cant run sustainably
- lack of government income
- underused resources
3
Q
what does overcrowding cause?
A
= health risks
= high level of disease
= water pollution
4
Q
what does climate change worsen in overpopulated countries?
A
increasing temp is better climate for bacteria and disease
5
Q
what does underused resources cause?
A
= slow development
= wasted resources
6
Q
what caused Bangladesh to be overpopulated?
A
poverty early marriage polygamy superstition religion lack of family planning
7
Q
what will bangladesh’s population be in 2050?
A
350 million, more than double
8
Q
what is Canadas population
A
35million
9
Q
what are the solutions to underpopulation?
A
pro natal gov
pensioners working until very old
relaxing immigrant policies
