Rapid Population Growth Flashcards
1
Q
What are the social impacts of overpopulation (youthful) ?
A
- Pressure on food and resources
- Poverty
- Overcrowded houses
- Poor quality education
- Not enough jobs
- Desertification
2
Q
What are the economic impacts of overpopulation (youthful) ?
A
- Not enough jobs
* Large numbers of people not paid
3
Q
What are the political impacts of overpopulation (youthful) ?
A
• Pressure on government resources
4
Q
What are the social impacts of underpopulation (ageing) ?
A
- Isolation
* Elderly in poverty - heating, eating
5
Q
What are the economic impacts of underpopulation (ageing) ?
A
- Pensions crisis - not enough money to pay pensions
* Pressure on healthcare services such as the NHS
6
Q
What are the political impacts of underpopulation (ageing) ?
A
• Government will have to increase taxes which would be unpopular
