Population Structure Flashcards
What do population pyramids show?
Population Structure
What does a wide base show?
High birth rate
What stage does this pyramid show?
Stage 1
What stage does this pyramid show?
Stage 2
What stage does this pyramid show?
Stage 3
What stage does this pyramid show?
Stage 4
What stage does this pyramid show?
Stage 5
What does a short apex indicate?
Rural-urban migration is common amongst which societal group?
What is a push factor?
Negative factors about the place of origin (lack of jobs, poor living conditions/services, political persecution)
What is a pull factor?
Positive factors about the destination country (better jobs/opportunities, better living conditions/services)
Give an example of a migration obstacle
Cost of moving
Give an example of a migration opportunity
Migrants heading for one place may stop at another place on their way due to excellent job availability
What does the dependency ratio show?
The proportion of the population that is supported by the economically active
What is the dependency ratio equation?
Young dependents + elderly dependents / economically active
Name some social impacts of an ageing population
Increased pressure on public services
Unequal distribution of older people
Reduced population growth or population decline
Longer working life
Name some economic impacts of an ageing population
Reduced work force
Increased taxes
Spending (Grey Pound)
Name some social impacts of a youthful population
Increased pressure on public services
Rapid population growth
Name some economic impacts of a youthful population
Too few jobs
Increased poverty
Name some political impacts of an ageing population
Policies target the elderly
Pension changes
Immigration relaxed to encourage economically active to enter country
Name some political impacts of a youthful population
Policies target young people
Increase in teacher salaries to encourage more people into the profession
Name some strategies to manage ageing populations
Encourage larger families
Raise retirement age
Encourage immigration of economically active
Increase healthcare provisions
Name some strategies to manage youthful populations
Control birth rate
Limit youthful immigration
Encourage family planning and contraception
Increase childcare provision
What should all management strategies aim towards?
Sustainable development
