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Higher Population
An Introduction to Higher Population
Introduction In October 2011 the worlds population was calculated
at 7 billion. This population is set to increase and will reach 8 billion around the year 2050.
This population is not evenly spread throughout the world; some areas are sparsely populated while others are densely populated.
Estimates suggest that around 75 % of the world’s population live in developing countries which marks a northern/southern hemisphere divide.
Demographic Statistics
Birth Rate
Death Rate
Natural Increase
Life Expectancy
(Infant Mortality)
Lessons
1. Distribution and Density
2. Collecting Population Data
3. World Population Change
4. Demographic Transition Model
5. Population Structure
6. Population Problems
7. Policy
8. Migration
Distribution and Density
LO – To be able to describe and explain world population patterns.
New Wider World (pg 4 and 5)
Densely Populated Examples Sparsely Populated Examples
Relief Flat plains and low lying areas High, rugged mountains Andes
Broad river valleys Worn down shield lands
Foothills of volcanoes - -
Climate Evenly distributed rainfall with no temp extremes
Limited annual rainfall
Areas with (i) high sunshine totals (ii) heavy snowfall totals
Spanish Costas/ Swiss Alpine Valleys
Areas with (i)low annual temperatures (ii) high humidity
Seasonal monsoon rainfall Unreliable seasonal rainfall Sahel
Vegetation Grasslands – easy to farm Forest
Soil Deep fertile silt left by rivers Nile valley and delta Thin soils in mountainous areas
Volcanic soils Etna Soils (i) lacking humus or (ii) affected by leaching
Resources Minerals eg; coal , iron ore Lacking minerals
Energy supplies eg; HEP Lacking energy supplies
Water Supply Reliable supplies Unrealisable supplies Afghanistan
Natural Routes
Gaps through mountains Mountain barrier Himalayas
Densely Populated Examples Sparsely Populated Examples
Economic Ports Limited facilities for ports
Good roads, railways, airports Germany, California Poor transport links
Industrial areas Lack of industrial development Iraq
Development of tourism Lack of tourist development
Political Money available Tokyo, North Italy Lack of money for investment
Government investment Lack of government investment
New towns Depopulation of rural/industrial areas
Reclamation of land Loss of land eg; deforestation
Social Better housing Arizona Poor housing
Education, health, entertainment facilities
Limited education, health, entertainment facilities
Rwanda
Retirement areas Spanish Costas, Canary islands
Poor retirement facilities
2010
8 marksAnd human!
AnswerAreas like Central Europe are densely populated because
here the climate is moderate without extremes meaning that people can live and work here comfortably.
The land is flatter here which means it is often more fertile and that building is easier and less expensive here. There is also a high concentration of jobs within Europe which encourages people to live there. At the same time there is also government investment within Europe meaning that there is more money for development.
Areas like the Amazon are not densely populated as they are too remote to get there. This means that transportation is difficult and also that industry will not want to set up there. There is also a lack of jobs.
The climate is uncomfortable and too humid to work in. Agriculture is difficult as they rain leaches nutrients from the soil.
Collecting Population Data
LO – To be able to describe and explain how demographic information is collected and the problems associated with this.
What is a census?
A Census is a survey, which provides detailed, reliable, statistical information of an entire population.
It is a count of all people and households by the Government so that they (and all other organisations) can target resources, decide policies and plan services
In the UK a census has been taken every ten years since 1801 (except for 1941)
What does the census cover?
Household Accommodation
Type Number of rooms Bathroom facilities Number of cars ownership
Personal D.O.B Marital status Education Employment Religion Ethnic origin General health Number of children
How effective are they?
Many countries are very efficient at collecting regular, reliable counts of their population and therefore valuable data for governments and planners.However, it requires massive amounts of planning and is very expensive (UK census costs approx. £255 million!)Some countries find it very difficult to conduct a census. Data is often inadequate, unreliable or non-existent.
Problems
Problems taking a Census in an
ELDC
Nomadic people
Are difficult to keep track off
e.g. Fulani of the Sahel
High Pop Mobility
e.g. 300 rural families migrate to Mumbai everyday
Expensive
Costs are huge and pose an enormous financial burdenEnumerators
e.g. India’s 1991 needed 1.7 million
enumerators
Suspicion
Homelessness
Language
e.g. India has over 1 billion people that speak 15
languages in 1650 dialects
Social and religious
e.g In Jordan’s 1994 census many
females omitted
Literacy
You are expected be familiar with some case studies that reflect the problems associated with taking a census in an ELDC
Remote/ mountainous
War
World Population Change
LO – To be able to describe world population change.
Fertility, Mortality, Migration
Fertility rates, mortality rates and migration rates are continually changing in our world.
This fact makes it even more difficult to project population growth.
Describing Population Growth
Page 196
Copy Fig 7.1
Population Projections for 2150
3 possible projections have been calculated based on UN forecasts
If women around the world have 2.5 children world population will reach 27 billion by 2150
If fertility rates are reduced to 1.6 low projection levels would drop the population to 3.6 billion by 2150.
Most likely is a medium projection where women have 2 children, this will stabilise the population at around 11 billion by 2150.
UN Population Projection
Copy Figure 7.4
Considerations….
Impact of AIDS and other (future) diseases?
Future epidemics? Impact of new medical advances?
Medical care provision? New policy? War?
Can education impact fertility rates?
Copy Figure 7.13 on page 205
Demographic Transition Model
LO – To be able to describe and explain the DTM.
2008
Population Structure
LO – To be able to read, describe and explain population pyramids.
Core Textbook Page 211
Read page 211 to 213 and make notes
Describing Population Pyramids
Describing Population Pyramids
Describing Population Pyramids
Describing Population Pyramids
Pyramids
2009
Population Problems
LO – To be able to describe and explain population problems and their impact.
Rapidly Growing Population
Declining population
2008
Population Policy
LO – To be able to discuss old population policies.
See one child policy PowerPoint
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ndWuq6AznmQ&list=PLB53086F66EA42041&index=2&feature=plpp_video
Migration
LO – To be able to describe migration patterns and explain the positive and negative impacts of migration.
Key Terms
Migration is ‘a movement’ of people from one home to another. It can be applied to temporary changes, including seasonal and daily movements.
Emigrant is people who leave a country Immigrant are newcomers to a country The migration balance is the difference
between the number of emigrants and immigrants
Types of Migration
Permanent
External (international)
Internal
Voluntary Forced Rural Urban Regional
West Indies to UK
African slaves to
USA
LEDCs UK conurbations
NW to SE UK
Types of Migration (continued)
Semi-Permanent Seasonal Daily
Several years Several months/years
Commuters
Migrants workers in France/Germany
Harvest/holidays/uni students
SE England
International Migration (Voluntary)People looking for an improved quality of life
and personal freedom Employment (e.g. higher salaries, better job) Trade and economic expansion Better climate Better social amenities (e.g. hospitals,
schools) To be with friends and relatives
International Migration (Forced)
There is no personal choice but to move due to natural disaster or to economic or social imposition
Religious and/or political persecution Wars (refugees) Forced labour (e.g. slaves or POW) Racial discrimination Lack of food due to famine Natural disasters Overpopulation
Barriers
To Voluntary Migration:
Lack of money Lack of awareness
of opportunities Lack of skills Government
restrictions
To returning to Area of Origin:
Insufficient funds Lower standard of
living Racial or political
problems
Consequences: for the Migrant
May find better employment May have a better standard of living Stressful May not speak the language May find gaining employment difficult Away from family and friends and may
feel lonely and isolated
Consequences: for the Area of Origin
Less pressure on services and resources May send money back from host area Lack of workers (age 20-35) may lead to
economic slump Very few children born Increasing elderly population Creates ghost towns Nobody to do manual work
Consequences: for Host country
Plentiful supply of key workers Increase number of children born (stop
underpopulation) May bring new skills May depress local wages Strain on local services Competition for employment Racial tension
Case Study Ideas
Poland to UK (nww 3 pg 28) (you tube) Mexico to USA (nww pg 30) Sudan (core pg 233)
Polish are coming (see you tube link)
2010
Case Study Ideas
Poland to UK (nww 3 pg 28) (you tube) Sudan (core pg 233)
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