Population Growth Through History PDF

Population  What is Population? The total number of individuals living in a place, including those who stay there for a long period, such as for studies or work. World population growth through history For clearer map, refer to Page19 of your textbook  Population growth...

Population  What is Population? The total number of individuals living in a place, including those who stay there for a long period, such as for studies or work. World population growth through history For clearer map, refer to Page19 of your textbook  Population growth before 10000 BC. There was no significant change in population growth, and the total population remained small. 1. Hunter-gatherer: There was no agriculture, so the food sources from hunting and gathering were unstable. 2. Nomadic life: They often migrated to follow the seasonal cycles of animals and plants, so they didn't have permanent homes and were more likely to be harmed by wild animals and bad weather.  Population growth after 10000 BC. After 10,000 BC, population growth began to increase slowly. 1. With the development of agriculture, the food supply became more stable. 2. Agriculture also led people to settle down, and the establishment of permanent settlements reduced the impact of wild animals and weather conditions.  Population growth after 1760 AD. After 1760 AD, population growth exploded. Industrial Revolution 1. Using machines for agricultural practices rather than human labor greatly increased food production. 2. Urbanization: People moved from rural areas to cities, significantly increasing urban population density. How did the Industrial Revolution lead to urbanization? Rural-urban migration leads to urbanization The development of agricultural technology increased the efficiency of farming. This reduced the need for labor in rural areas, so they moved to cities in which factories were usually concentrated in search of new employment opportunities. The job opportunities in factories located in urban areas. Factories, were usually concentrated in cities, offered better salaries, resulting in a better quality of life. How did the urbanization lead to population growth? Better economic opportunities in urban area are usually linked to higher living standards and better healthcare conditions, so the chance of infants and children dying was reduced. Urbanization created social safety nets, such as social welfare and better education. These measures decrease the uncertainty of survival, allowing families to plan their futures more effectively.