underpopulation australia Flashcards
(4 cards)
1
Q
evidence of underpopulation
A
Population is 23 million
in the sixth largest country in the world
few people live in the Outback areas
2
Q
Why do few people live in the interior areas
A
Population Is small
prefer to live on coast
hot and dry
lack of job opportunities and school
3
Q
Solutions
A
Give benefits to those with children
relaxing visa rules to encourage immigration
4
Q
Problems
A
they dont maximise their use of resources
Labour force of 11m (shortage of workers) - lower optimum productivity BC of this
Rich in gold coal and ore which is greater than what they need- goes to waste
Schools in extensive rural areas will be full, children has to travel further for school
