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What was the purpose of China's one-child policy?
What was the purpose of China's one-child policy?
- To provide better healthcare for infants
- To encourage economic prosperity
- To reduce the population growth rate (correct)
- To increase the number of women in the workforce
What were some of the unintended consequences of China's one-child policy?
What were some of the unintended consequences of China's one-child policy?
- An increase in the number of women
- A shrinking workforce (correct)
- A decrease in the number of elderly
- An increase in the birth rate
Which country is expected to surpass China as the most populous?
Which country is expected to surpass China as the most populous?
- Brazil
- India (correct)
- United States
- Russia
What is the current rate of population growth per year, as stated in the text?
What is the current rate of population growth per year, as stated in the text?
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What is the concept of exponential growth as mentioned in the text?
What is the concept of exponential growth as mentioned in the text?
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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
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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.
