The Population Cycle

Question 1

How many stages are there in the population cycle?

Answer 1

5

Question 2

Why do countries move through the stages of the population cycle?

Answer 2

They move as a result of social and economical development

Question 3

What factors effect population change?

Answer 3

• food supply
• improved technology
• health
• education

Question 4

How does food effect population change?

Answer 4

Increased food supply allows the population to grow. When people have enough food they are more likely to be healthy.

Question 5

How does improved technology effect population change?

Answer 5

Farming has improved as a result of better machines, the use of fertilisers and irrigation practices. This has boosted food supply allowing population to grow.

Question 6

How does health effect population change?

Answer 6

Improved access to clean drinking water decreases diseases such as cholera and typhoid. People don’t get ill so they live longer

Question 7

How does education effect population change?

Answer 7

Education gives people control of their lives, especially women. Educated women plan the size of their family. They learn about good diet, healthcare and hygiene practices. This reduces illness and allows children to grow up healthy

Question 8

What is another name for the population cycle?

Answer 8

The demographic transition model