5 Questions
What was the purpose of China's one-child policy?
To reduce the population growth rate
What were some of the unintended consequences of China's one-child policy?
A shrinking workforce
Which country is expected to surpass China as the most populous?
India
What is the current rate of population growth per year, as stated in the text?
88 million
What is the concept of exponential growth as mentioned in the text?
Even a small percentage growth rate can result in a large increase in population
Study Notes
China's One-Child Policy
- Introduced to control population growth and alleviate social, economic, and environmental problems
- Implemented in 1979, with the goal of limiting the average family size to one child
Unintended Consequences
- Led to a significant imbalance in the sex ratio, with a preference for sons
- Resulted in a rapidly aging population, with a high proportion of elderly citizens
- Caused a decline in the workforce and a strain on the pension system
Population Growth and Projections
- India is expected to surpass China as the most populous country
- The current rate of population growth is 1.09% per year
Exponential Growth
- Refers to the rapid growth of a population or quantity over time, resulting in an exponential increase
- Characterized by a slow initial growth rate, followed by a sudden and rapid acceleration
Test your knowledge on China's one-child policy and its impact on population growth. Explore the consequences of the policy, including a shrinking workforce and increasing number of elderly citizens. Discover how this policy has affected China's population compared to India.
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