Rapid Population Growth Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 4 causes that change population growth?
A
Agricultural change
Urbanisation
Education
Status of women
2
Q
What changes has agriculture seen?
A
Technology- saves labour, so they migrate
3
Q
Economic impacts of rapid population growth
A
High unemployment
Increased poverty
More money needs to be spent in expanding schools
4
Q
Political impacts of rapid population growth
A
Policies focus on young people
Policies would look at how to stabilise the economy
5
Q
Social impacts of rapid population growth
A
Services stretched
Children would have to work to support large families
Not enough homes- overcrowding
Food shortages
