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What is the projected population of Ethiopia in the future?
What percentage of the population in Ethiopia lived on less than $2 a day in 2011?
What is a key factor in addressing population growth and reducing poverty?
What is a consequence of poverty?
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What is a benefit of smaller families?
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What is a consequence of investing in education and healthcare?
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What is a benefit of a smaller population for a country with a fixed education and healthcare budget?
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What is the primary driver of population growth in Less Economically Developed Countries (LEDs)?
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What is a common challenge faced by Less Economically Developed Countries (LEDs) due to rapid population growth?
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What is one reason why people migrate from one area to another?
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What is a consequence of people leaving an area with limited opportunities?
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Which of the following is a characteristic of More Economically Developed Countries (MEDs)?
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Why do many people now live in cities?
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What is the predicted global population by 2050 according to the United Nations?
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Why do Less Economically Developed Countries (LEDs) struggle to provide basic needs to their population?
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What is a consequence of migration on the places people move to?
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What is a key factor influencing population distribution and density?
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Which country in the Arabian Gulf is the most densely populated?
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What is a factor that has contributed to the decrease in the need to live close to resources?
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Which of the following countries is expected to see a decline in population by 2050?
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What is the most densely populated area in the world?
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What was the main reason for people moving from rural areas to cities during the 18th and 19th centuries?
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What is a major problem associated with urbanisation?
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What attracts people to urban areas?
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What is the term for the increased proportion of people living in cities?
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Why do people feel pushed from rural areas?
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What was the main occupation of the majority of people throughout most of human history?
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What is a benefit of urban living?
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What is the result of changes in agricultural practices in industrialised countries?
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What is a characteristic of urban areas?
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The need to live close to resources such as food and water has increased as methods of production and transportation have changed.
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People migrate to areas with limited facilities and amenities.
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The most densely populated country in the Arabian Gulf is the United Arab Emirates.
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Economic activity and work opportunities have no influence on the location of human populations.
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People migrate from urban areas to rural areas in search of work.
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As more people leave an area, the level of provision of facilities and amenities increases.
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The most densely populated area in the world is in the United States.
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Migration patterns are influenced by the availability of resources.
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Urbanization is characterized by a decrease in the proportion of people living in cities.
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Populations are evenly distributed across the world.
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What is the term used to describe the movement of people from one area to another?
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What is one reason why people migrate to new areas?
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Why do people move to cities?
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What is the result of population growth in areas with limited resources?
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What is the term used to describe the increase in the proportion of people living in cities?
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Why do people migrate from rural areas to cities?
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What is one factor that influences population density?
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What is the result of people moving to areas with limited facilities and amenities?
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Why do people migrate to areas with favourable climate conditions?
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What is one consequence of population growth on resource availability?
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The need to live close to resources such as food and water has _____________ as methods of production and transportation have changed.
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The location of human populations now has as much to do with _____________ activity and work opportunities as with being near essential resources.
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As people migrate to new areas, the systems for education and health, water and energy supplies experience greater _____________.
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The most densely populated area in the world is the _____________ region of China.
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People migrate to new areas in search of _____________ opportunities.
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Match the following reasons with their corresponding effects on migration:
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Match the following countries or regions with their corresponding population densities:
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Match the following economic developments with their corresponding effects on population distribution:
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Match the following urbanization trends with their corresponding characteristics:
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Match the following effects of population growth with their corresponding consequences:
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Study Notes
Population Growth and Poverty
- Ethiopia's birth rate is 4.6, and its population is expected to almost double to 145 million by 2050.
- In 2011, 70% of Ethiopia's population lived on less than $2 a day.
- Education of women and girls is key to addressing population growth and reducing poverty.
- When women and girls in less developed countries receive education, the birth rate drops, and families are more likely to rise out of poverty.
Factors Influencing Human Population Distribution and Density
- 78 million people are added to the global population every year.
- The United Nations predicts that the world's population will reach 9 billion by 2050.
- Almost all population growth is taking place in less economically developed countries (LEDs).
- Approximately 97 out of every 100 births are in LEDs.
Population in MEDs and LEDs
- More economically developed countries (MEDs) have a low birth rate, and the population is predicted to fall.
- LEDs have fast-growing populations, putting pressure on services such as education and health and on water supply and waste disposal systems.
Urbanization
- Urbanization is the process of increased urban living, where people feel attracted to the benefits of urban areas, including a greater range of services and amenities.
- People are pushed from rural areas due to lack of work and few prospects for improvement.
- Urbanization creates problems, such as people not living near their place of work and having to travel long distances.
Urbanisation
- For most of human history, the majority of people worked in agriculture and lived in rural areas.
- With industrialisation, changes in agricultural practices led to fewer people being needed to maintain food supply, causing people to move to urban areas.
- Today, an increasing proportion of the world's population lives in cities due to urbanisation.
- Urban areas attract people with benefits like better services, facilities, and amenities.
Causes of Urbanisation
- Push factors: lack of work and few prospects for improvement in rural areas.
- Pull factors: better services, facilities, and amenities in urban areas.
Problems of Urbanisation
- Traffic congestion and air pollution due to increased vehicle emissions.
- Pressure on services like healthcare, education, water, and sanitation due to increased population.
- Waste management issues with growing population.
- Increased cost of land and housing, making it unaffordable for some groups.
Climate Change
- Climate change refers to long-term changes in global or regional climate patterns.
- It's not just occasional extreme weather events, but a sustained change in weather conditions.
Population and Distribution
- Migration occurs when people seek better employment opportunities in other areas or countries.
- The areas people leave behind may experience a decline in facilities and amenities, prompting more people to leave.
- The areas people move to may experience pressure on education, healthcare, water, and energy supplies.
Population and Distribution
- Human societies have increasingly used the Earth's resources, leading to changes in human activity and population distribution.
- As production and transportation methods have improved, the need to live close to resources like food and water has decreased.
- Economic activity and work opportunities now influence the location of human populations, contributing to urbanization.
Migration and Its Effects
- People may migrate to find employment or better living conditions, leading to a decline in facilities and amenities in their original location.
- This, in turn, prompts more people to leave, creating a cycle of decline.
- In contrast, areas that attract migrants experience increased pressure on systems like education, healthcare, and resource supplies.
Population Density
- Bahrain is the most densely populated country in the Arabian Gulf, with 1,646 people per square kilometer.
- Macau, China, is the most densely populated area in the world, with 18,534 people per square kilometer.
World Population Issues
- The global population exceeds 7 billion and is predicted to reach 9 billion by 2050, with most growth occurring in less economically developed countries (LEDs).
- LEDs struggle to provide basic needs for their existing populations, and rapid population growth puts pressure on services like education, healthcare, and resource supply.
- In more economically developed countries (MEDs), improving healthcare has led to an aging population, presenting new challenges.
Country Comparisons
- Germany, a MED, has a low birth rate and a predicted population decline to 75 million by 2050.
- Ethiopia, an LED, has a high birth rate and a population of 83 million, similar to Germany's.
Urbanisation
- For most of human history, the majority of people worked in agriculture and lived in rural areas.
- With industrialisation, changes in agricultural practices led to fewer people being needed to maintain food supply, causing people to move to urban areas.
- Today, an increasing proportion of the world's population lives in cities due to urbanisation.
- Urban areas attract people with benefits like better services, facilities, and amenities.
Causes of Urbanisation
- Push factors: lack of work and few prospects for improvement in rural areas.
- Pull factors: better services, facilities, and amenities in urban areas.
Problems of Urbanisation
- Traffic congestion and air pollution due to increased vehicle emissions.
- Pressure on services like healthcare, education, water, and sanitation due to increased population.
- Waste management issues with growing population.
- Increased cost of land and housing, making it unaffordable for some groups.
Climate Change
- Climate change refers to long-term changes in global or regional climate patterns.
- It's not just occasional extreme weather events, but a sustained change in weather conditions.
Population and Distribution
- Migration occurs when people seek better employment opportunities in other areas or countries.
- The areas people leave behind may experience a decline in facilities and amenities, prompting more people to leave.
- The areas people move to may experience pressure on education, healthcare, water, and energy supplies.
Urbanisation
- For most of human history, the majority of people worked in agriculture and lived in rural areas.
- With industrialisation, changes in agricultural practices led to fewer people being needed to maintain food supply, causing people to move to urban areas.
- Today, an increasing proportion of the world's population lives in cities due to urbanisation.
- Urban areas attract people with benefits like better services, facilities, and amenities.
Causes of Urbanisation
- Push factors: lack of work and few prospects for improvement in rural areas.
- Pull factors: better services, facilities, and amenities in urban areas.
Problems of Urbanisation
- Traffic congestion and air pollution due to increased vehicle emissions.
- Pressure on services like healthcare, education, water, and sanitation due to increased population.
- Waste management issues with growing population.
- Increased cost of land and housing, making it unaffordable for some groups.
Climate Change
- Climate change refers to long-term changes in global or regional climate patterns.
- It's not just occasional extreme weather events, but a sustained change in weather conditions.
Population and Distribution
- Migration occurs when people seek better employment opportunities in other areas or countries.
- The areas people leave behind may experience a decline in facilities and amenities, prompting more people to leave.
- The areas people move to may experience pressure on education, healthcare, water, and energy supplies.
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This quiz explores the relationship between population growth, poverty, and education in developing countries, using Ethiopia as an example. It highlights the impact of education on women and girls on population growth and poverty reduction.
