Population growth Flashcards
Where is the World’s population growing fastest?
Africa
Where is the World’s population growing slowest?
Europe
When is the World’s population expected to reach 10bn?
2057
When did annual population growth rates peak? What percentage?
1960s, 2%
What is the population density of Asia?
150/km2
What is the population density of Oceania?
4.2/km2
What are 2 cultural controls of population growth?
- religion
- politics
What are 2 marriage traditions impacting population growth?
- polygamy
- child marriage
What are 2 gender norms that control population growth?
- gender preference
- status of women
How do cultural controls impact FR in the UK?
lower FR, concept of ‘nuclear’ family and the cost of raising a child (£210,000 from 0-18)
How do cultural controls impact population growth in China?
1 child policy, but is becoming more relaxed
How does Catholicism impact population growth?
teaches against the use of contraception BUT FR is often low due to other (Western) values
How does Islam impact population growth?
teaches against the use of contraception and higher FRs
How does gender preference impact FR? Where is this most common?
higher FRs as people keep having children until male, especially in rural areas
How does the status of women impact population growth?
not given equal opportunities, are expected to stay home and care for children so higher FR
