population
When was the Industrial Revolution?
1750-1770
Define: population pyramid
It is a graph that shows how many people are in different age groups and gender structure of a population.
Define: Population policy
A set of measures taken by a government to influence changes in population.
Name 3 Sustainable Energy sources.
solar, wind, hydropower, biomass, geothermal
Name the item that helped population grow around the 1880s.
Vaccines
Is the Sahara densely populated?
No, because it is very hot and dry.
State why governments want more population.
* To build a stronger economy
* To avoid shortage
* To support an ageing population ( more young people help to take care for elderly people )
* To keep a balanced population structure ( Not too less young people compared to elderly )
* To increase and maintain tax income from government ( It can have enough money to build schools, hospitals, and other facilities.)
Define sustainable.
It means something that can last for a long time without damagimg the environment.
Define: Population Density
It is how many people live in a place.
What do you call a country that is rich or poor?
High-income country, Low-income country
State why governments want a smaller population.
* To reduce pollution or environmental damage, e.g. air or water pollution.
* To make it easier to access schools, hospitals, housing and other facilities more easily.
* To avoid overcrowding in cities.
Explain why cars are bad for the enviorment.
* Cars produce harmful gases. This can lead to global warming and climate change.
* Cars add pollution to the air.
What is an Pro-Natalist and Antinatalist
Anti-Natalist Policy: Population policies that intend to
decrease the birth rate or fertility rate of a country or
region.
Pro-Natalist Policy: Population policies that intend to
increase the birth rate or fertility rate of a country or
region.
Name a country that has a median age higher than 45
Japan, South Korea, Italy, Spain.
In the world, is the birth rate higher compared to the death rate?
Birth Rate is higher
Name all the things you need in your city design.
Energy
Transportation
Housing
Food
Waste Management
Water
Environment
What is the current world population(3 significant figures)?
8,280,000,000
Does singapore have an anti-natalist ori or pro-natalist policy?
Singapore has had both anti-natalist and pro-natalist policies at different times. In the past, the government wanted to reduce population growth. However, now it is pro-natalist and wants to encourage more babies.
What does the population pyramid of an ageing country looks like?
It look like a triangle turned upside down, because there are fewer young people and more elderly.
Which Country has the most sustainable city in the world?
Finland