Factors affecting Population Growth

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What factors influence natural increase, according to the information provided?

  • The difference between the number of births and deaths in a specific period. (correct)
  • The number of marriages and divorces in a society.
  • Economic conditions and educational levels.
  • Migration patterns in and out of a region.

Which of the following represents the formula for calculating natural increase?

  • Natural Increase = (Number of Deaths - Number of Births)
  • Natural Increase = (Number of Births - Number of Deaths) (correct)
  • Natural Increase = (Number of Immigrants - Number of Emigrants)
  • Natural Increase = (Number of Births + Number of Deaths)

Which event led to a rise in the global death rate in 2020?

  • The outbreak of World War III.
  • A global increase in traffic accidents.
  • The spread of the COVID-19 pandemic. (correct)
  • A major economic recession.

What is the significance of a 'natural increase' in population studies?

<p>It reflects the change in population size due to births and deaths. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Considering factors affecting natural increase, which scenario would likely lead to a higher natural increase in a rural community?

<p>Improved healthcare services and decreased infant mortality rates. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

If a society records 1000 births and 750 deaths in a year, what is the natural increase?

<p>250 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following factors would NOT directly influence the number of deaths in a population?

<p>Government policies on immigration. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How might improved economic conditions indirectly affect the 'natural increase' of a population?

<p>By reducing death rates through better access to healthcare and nutrition. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential long-term consequence of a consistently low 'natural increase' in a country?

<p>An aging population and potential labor shortages. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

If two countries have similar birth rates, but Country A has a significantly lower death rate than Country B, what can be inferred?

<p>Country A likely has better healthcare and living conditions than Country B. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Natural increase

The difference between the number of births and the number of deaths in a specific society over a period of time.

Natural Increase Calculation

Number of births minus number of deaths.

Factors influencing natural increase

Factors impacting the natural increase, includes economic condition and educational level.

Natural disasters

Natural disasters.

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Increased Deaths in 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic caused an increase in the number of deaths worldwide.

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Study Notes

  • Factors Affecting Population Growth:

Natural Increase

  • Natural increase reflects an increase in the number of births and a decrease in the number of deaths in a specific community over a defined period.
  • There are several factors influencing natural increase.
  • Natural increase is calculated as the number of births minus the number of deaths.

Births

  • Economic Status
  • Educational Level

Deaths

  • Health conditions
  • Traffic accidents
  • Natural disasters

Additional Information

  • The number of deaths worldwide increased in 2020 due to the spread of the Corona pandemic (COVID-19).

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