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What is population density?
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The number of people living in a square kilometre. |
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What are some reasons for differences in population density?
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A range of human factors such as urban growth, industrial growth, agricultural development, accessibility and government policies. |
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What is urbanisation? |
The process by which an increasing proportion of a population live in urban areas. Migration of people from the countryside to cities, together with higher birth rates and international migration in urban areas.
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What is counterurbanisation? |
The movement of people from urban to rural areas.
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Why is rural to urban migration common in many LEDCs?
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- High population increases causes land and food shortages in rural areas. - People believe that urban areas are places of job opportunities and access to services such as schools and hospitals. - Crop failures, lack of money and education mean a life of poverty in the countryside. |
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Why is urban to rural migration common in MEDCs?
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- Urban areas are seen as places of noise, crime and pollution. - Rural areas are seen as places where there is space, quiet and a sense of community. - Rural areas are thought to have god quality schools and be a safe place for children. - Increased wealth and car ownership allow easy access to urban areas. - Improvements in telecommunications make it possible for people to work from home. - Many people retire to the countryside. |
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Why are birth rates higher in most LEDCs?
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- Children provide labour on farms - Some religions do not approve of contraception - Girls marry early - Women may lack education and be expected to stay at home and raise a family - High infant mortality rates encourage large families. |
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Why are birth rates lower in MEDCs?
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- Women are educated, often have careers and delay the start of a family - High cost of living means it is expensive to raise children - Contraception are easily available. |
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Why are death rates low in MEDCs and falling in LEDCs?
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In book, page 32. |
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If there are high birth rates in a country, how will the structure of the population pyramid look? |
It will have a wide base. |
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If there are low birth rates in a country, how will the structure of the population pyramid look? |
It will have a narrower base and a wider top.
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What are the issues with an ageing population?
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There are becoming decreasing numbers of economically active people but with more elderly dependants.
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What is being done to help with an ageing population?
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- The age at which people are retiring is increasing - The country could adopt a pro-natalist policy. |
