geography-population

• What are developed countries often referred to as?

  EMDCs (Economically More Developed Countries)
• Why do developed countries have low death rates?


  Due to advanced medical services and access to expensive treatments
• Why is a well-educated population important for health in developed countries?


  It enables knowledge of hygiene and disease prevention
• How do strong economies contribute to low death rates in developed countries?


  They provide well-paid jobs and a good standard of living
• What measures do rich countries take to protect their populations from natural disasters?


  They invest in predicting and preparing for disasters
• How has sexual equality influenced birth rates in developed countries?


  lowered birth rates
• What is the impact of women's access to education and jobs on family planning in developed countries?


  Women often prioritize careers before starting families
• How do young couples' interests affect birth rates in developed countries?


  They often prioritize travel and material possessions over having children
• What trend is observed in the average age of marriage in developed countries?


  People are marrying later than in the past
• How does a low infant mortality rate affect family size in developed countries?


  It reduces the need for families to have extra children
• What is the role of contraception and family planning in developed countries?


  They contribute to lower rates of pregnancy
• What are some reasons for high death rates in developing countries?


  Lack of access to education and poor sanitation
• How does poor sanitation affect health in developing countries?


  It can lead to the rapid spread of diseases
• What dietary issues contribute to high death rates in developing countries?

  Shortages in calories and protein lead to malnutrition
• How do droughts affect developing countries?


  They can lead to poor harvests and widespread famines
• What happens when natural disasters strike poor regions in developing countries?


  They are less equipped to protect themselves and recover
• How do diseases like malaria and HIV/AIDS affect death rates in developing countries?


  They contribute to higher mortality rates
• What is the impact of a lack of trained doctors in developing countries?


  It leads to inadequate healthcare and higher death rates
• How does political instability affect health in developing countries?


  It increases the likelihood of civil wars and health crises
• Why do developing countries have high birth rates?


  Parents expect some children to die due to high infant mortality rates
• How do large families contribute to income in developing countries?


  Children can work and support the family financially
• What role do children play in caring for elderly parents in developing countries?


  They provide support as there may be no pension schemes
• How does the lack of contraception affect birth rates in developing countries?


  It leads to more unintended pregnancies
• How does gender inequality affect birth rates in developing countries?


  It limits women's opportunities for education and careers
• How do certain religions influence birth rates in developing countries?


  Some condemn contraception and encourage early marriages
• What are the reasons for low death rates in developed countries?


  • Advanced medical services
  • Improvements in water and sanitation
  • Improved food production and storage
  • Highly trained midwives and health services
  • Well-educated population
  • Strong economies
  • Investment in disaster preparedness
  • Good access to pensions and care homes
• What are the reasons for low birth rates in developed countries?


  • High cost of raising children
  • Increased sexual equality
  • Women's access to education and jobs
  • Young couples' interests in travel and possessions
  • Later average age of marriage
  • Low infant mortality rate
  • Availability of contraception and family planning
• What are the reasons for high death rates in developing countries?


  • Lack of access to education
  • Poor sanitation and clean drinking water
  • Malnutrition and starvation
  • Droughts leading to famines
  • Vulnerability to natural disasters
  • High levels of disease
  • Lack of trained doctors and healthcare
  • Political instability
• What are the reasons for high birth rates in developing countries?


  • Expectation that some children will die
  • Children contributing to family income
  • Lack of old age pension schemes
  • Limited access to contraception and family planning
  • Poor gender equality
  • Religious influences on family planning
• demographic transition model - shows how birth rates decrease as death rates fall
• the population is the total number of people living within an area
• birth rate = number of live births per year
• Population density = Population / Area (in km2)