Reasons for rapid population growth Flashcards
1
Q
What did the high birth AND death rates up to 1750 mean for the world population?
A
There was little growth
2
Q
From 1750 what did death rates drop to?
A
20 deaths per 1000 people
3
Q
Did birth rates in 1750 drop?
A
No, they remained high
4
Q
Why did death rates fall?
A
- Improvements in agriculture and access to food
- Public healthcare
- More scientific knowledge
- Improved water supplies
5
Q
What did the reasons for the fall of death rates lead to?
A
An increase in life expectancy
6
Q
What happened to the world population growth in the 20th century?
A
It accelerated quickly
7
Q
Did birth rates rise or fall in the 20th century?
A
They fell. To 20 births per 1000
8
Q
Did death rates rise or fall in the 20th century?
A
They fell to 15 per 1000
