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The one-child policy in China led to a decrease in the fertility rate.
The one-child policy in China led to a decrease in the fertility rate.
True (A)
Which of the following is NOT a negative impact of China's one-child policy?
Which of the following is NOT a negative impact of China's one-child policy?
- Sex-selective abortions
- Increased forced abortions
- Little Emperor syndrome
- Higher life expectancy for women (correct)
What is the term used to describe the phenomenon where parents excessively indulge their only child, sometimes leading to maladjustment in society?
What is the term used to describe the phenomenon where parents excessively indulge their only child, sometimes leading to maladjustment in society?
Little Emperor syndrome
The one-child policy has been implicated in an increase in _____, _____, and underreporting of female births.
The one-child policy has been implicated in an increase in _____, _____, and underreporting of female births.
Match the following terms with their corresponding definitions.
Match the following terms with their corresponding definitions.
According to a 2008 survey by the Pew Research Center, what percentage of the Chinese population supported the one-child policy?
According to a 2008 survey by the Pew Research Center, what percentage of the Chinese population supported the one-child policy?
The one-child policy was strictly enforced with no exceptions for government officials or wealthy individuals.
The one-child policy was strictly enforced with no exceptions for government officials or wealthy individuals.
What is the natural baseline range for the sex ratio at birth?
What is the natural baseline range for the sex ratio at birth?
Which of the following is NOT considered a push factor for migration?
Which of the following is NOT considered a push factor for migration?
Illegal migrants are individuals who enter a country without proper authorization.
Illegal migrants are individuals who enter a country without proper authorization.
What are two examples of pull factors that might encourage someone to migrate to a new country?
What are two examples of pull factors that might encourage someone to migrate to a new country?
The abduction and transport of Africans to the Americas as slaves was the largest ______ in history.
The abduction and transport of Africans to the Americas as slaves was the largest ______ in history.
Match the following scenarios with the appropriate type of migration:
Match the following scenarios with the appropriate type of migration:
Which of the following is NOT a potential barrier to international migration?
Which of the following is NOT a potential barrier to international migration?
Why do migrants sometimes return to their home countries even after experiencing life abroad?
Why do migrants sometimes return to their home countries even after experiencing life abroad?
Most people prefer to stay in their own countries because they are likely to face social and cultural challenges abroad.
Most people prefer to stay in their own countries because they are likely to face social and cultural challenges abroad.
Which of the following is NOT an advantage of emigration for the source country?
Which of the following is NOT an advantage of emigration for the source country?
A disadvantage of immigration for the destination country is the cost of education for migrant children.
A disadvantage of immigration for the destination country is the cost of education for migrant children.
What is a key advantage of immigration for the destination country in terms of the workforce?
What is a key advantage of immigration for the destination country in terms of the workforce?
One concern associated with emigration is the ______ on the population pyramid caused by non-return migrants.
One concern associated with emigration is the ______ on the population pyramid caused by non-return migrants.
Which ethnic group were among the first settlers to arrive in California in significant numbers?
Which ethnic group were among the first settlers to arrive in California in significant numbers?
California has always been a densely populated state.
California has always been a densely populated state.
What is one potential disadvantage of an over-reliance on migrant labor in a particular industry?
What is one potential disadvantage of an over-reliance on migrant labor in a particular industry?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of urban decay?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of urban decay?
Comprehensive redevelopment always involves knocking down all existing buildings and completely rebuilding the area.
Comprehensive redevelopment always involves knocking down all existing buildings and completely rebuilding the area.
Explain one potential negative impact of comprehensive redevelopment on residents.
Explain one potential negative impact of comprehensive redevelopment on residents.
Urban decay is characterized by ______ housing with outside toilets and overcrowding.
Urban decay is characterized by ______ housing with outside toilets and overcrowding.
Match the following terms with their definitions:
Match the following terms with their definitions:
Why are new shopping and entertainment centers more likely to be built in suburban areas rather than city centers?
Why are new shopping and entertainment centers more likely to be built in suburban areas rather than city centers?
The growth of the rural-urban fringe contributes to increased traffic congestion.
The growth of the rural-urban fringe contributes to increased traffic congestion.
Provide one example of how the growth of the rural-urban fringe can lead to environmental problems.
Provide one example of how the growth of the rural-urban fringe can lead to environmental problems.
The rapid growth of world population is known as ______.
The rapid growth of world population is known as ______.
The world population in 2011 was 7.0 billion.
The world population in 2011 was 7.0 billion.
What is population density?
What is population density?
Which of the following is NOT a key term related to population dynamics?
Which of the following is NOT a key term related to population dynamics?
What is the formula to calculate population density?
What is the formula to calculate population density?
The population explosion occurred primarily in the early 19th century.
The population explosion occurred primarily in the early 19th century.
What is a potential consequence of rapid population growth?
What is a potential consequence of rapid population growth?
The One Child Policy in China was implemented in 1978 to restrict married couples to having more than one child.
The One Child Policy in China was implemented in 1978 to restrict married couples to having more than one child.
What was the primary reason for implementing the One Child Policy in China?
What was the primary reason for implementing the One Child Policy in China?
Which of the following groups was NOT exempted from the One Child Policy?
Which of the following groups was NOT exempted from the One Child Policy?
The One Child Policy aimed to promote ______ families.
The One Child Policy aimed to promote ______ families.
Match the following consequences of violating the One Child Policy with their descriptions:
Match the following consequences of violating the One Child Policy with their descriptions:
Flashcards
National migrant
National migrant
A person who moves to live and work in another place within the same country.
Illegal migrant
Illegal migrant
A person who enters a country without permission to live and work.
Push factors
Push factors
Negative conditions at the point of origin that encourage migration.
Pull factors
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Voluntary migration
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Forced migration
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Barriers to migration
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Reasons for returning home
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Suburban shopping centers
Suburban shopping centers
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Traffic congestion
Traffic congestion
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Urban decay
Urban decay
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Comprehensive redevelopment
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Rural-urban fringe problems
Rural-urban fringe problems
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Atmospheric pollution
Atmospheric pollution
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Loss of farmland
Loss of farmland
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Community disruption
Community disruption
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Advantages of Emigration
Advantages of Emigration
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Disadvantages of Emigration
Disadvantages of Emigration
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Advantages of Immigration
Advantages of Immigration
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Disadvantages of Immigration
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Remittances
Remittances
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Population Pyramid Imbalance
Population Pyramid Imbalance
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Case Study: Migration to California
Case Study: Migration to California
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Cultural Identity Loss
Cultural Identity Loss
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World Population 2011
World Population 2011
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Population
Population
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Population Explosion
Population Explosion
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Population Density
Population Density
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Birth Rate
Birth Rate
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Geographical Area
Geographical Area
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Population Dynamics
Population Dynamics
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Food Shortages
Food Shortages
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One-Child Policy
One-Child Policy
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Fertility Rate
Fertility Rate
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Gender-Selected Abortion
Gender-Selected Abortion
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Little Emperor Syndrome
Little Emperor Syndrome
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Sex-Ratio at Birth
Sex-Ratio at Birth
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Population Control
Population Control
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Forced Abortions
Forced Abortions
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Increased Savings Rate
Increased Savings Rate
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Mao Zedong's Leadership
Mao Zedong's Leadership
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Overpopulation
Overpopulation
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Urban vs. Rural Implementation
Urban vs. Rural Implementation
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Government Penalties
Government Penalties
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Exemptions to the Policy
Exemptions to the Policy
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Positive Impact of Policy
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Rural Second Child Exceptions
Rural Second Child Exceptions
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Study Notes
IGCSE Geography
- IGCSE Geography Class Notes for Private Circulation only, compiled and edited by Dr. R. B. Thohe Pou, HoD, Dept. of Geography, 2016.
- Contains notes on various geographical topics, including population, the natural environment, and economic development, covering topics in a structured way.
- Notes provide details on key terms, factors, examples, and case studies.
- Page 1 is a copyright and introduction page.
- Page 2 is a contents page.
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