Geography C9

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Created on: 06-03-14 20:23

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Geography C9
- Why does population change?
  - Birth rate
    - Number of children born per 1000 of the population in a year
  - Death rate
    - Number of people who die per 1000 of the population in a year
  - Natural increase
    - The difference between the birth and death rates
  - Life expectancy
  - Fertility rate
    - The number of children that women have in their lifetime
    - If women have 2 or more children, the children replace their parents
- Population structure
  - Economic growth
    - In Nigeria, children can be an asset, as they can help on the farm
  - Migration
    - Can boost a countries population
  - Conflict
    - Can lead to a lower number of people in a country
  - Japan is ageing rapidly
    - Healthcare costs and demands rise
    - The cost of nursing homes for the elderly is rising
    - A shortage of workers is an issue facing Japan today
  - Nigeria's youthful population
    - Population is poor
    - The costs of feeding is high & education costs are high
- Why do countries control their populations?
  - Pressure on resources
  - Overcrowding
  - Ageing
  - Skills shortages
- Population policies
  - China: Anti-natalist
    - Population was growing rapidly
    - Large population is a problem
    - 'One child policie
    - Now have a rapidly ageing population
    - spoilt children 'Little emperors'
- Migration policies
  - Reduce or increase migration
    - Positives
      - Reduces skills shortages and help economy keep growing
      - Offset the problem of ageing by attracting working aged immigrants
    - Negatives
      - Fears among 'locals'