What challenges can a growing population present?

In this lesson we will explore how rapidly growing populations in certain areas can present challenges, especially around infrastructure and resources.

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Q1.Japan has an ageing population.

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Q2.In a population pyramid, females are usually shown on which side of the graph?

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Q3.The Democratic Republic of Congo has a higher than average life expectancy, compared to other nations.

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Q4.What do population pyramids show?

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Q5.The Democratic Republic of Congo has a youthful population.

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

Before we start this lesson, let’s see what you can remember from this topic. Here’s a quick quiz!

Q1.Japan has an ageing population.

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Q2.In a population pyramid, females are usually shown on which side of the graph?

2/5

Q3.The Democratic Republic of Congo has a higher than average life expectancy, compared to other nations.

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Q4.What do population pyramids show?

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Q5.The Democratic Republic of Congo has a youthful population.

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What challenges can a growing population present?

Growing Population - Post Quiz

Q1.What was the world's population in 1800?

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Q2.Which of these is a negative impact of air pollution?

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Q3.Particulate matter in New Delhi is at safe levels.

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Q4.Which country has the largest population in the world?

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Q5.What is a population?

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Q6.In terms of populations, what is the definition of birth rate?

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Q7.In terms of populations, what is the definition of death rate?

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Q8.In terms of populations, what is the definition of natural increase?

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Q9.In terms of populations, what is the definition of natural decrease?

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Q10.In terms of populations, what is the definition of life expectancy?

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What challenges can a growing population present?

Growing Population - Post Quiz

Q1.What was the world's population in 1800?

1/10

Q2.Which of these is a negative impact of air pollution?

2/10

Q3.Particulate matter in New Delhi is at safe levels.

3/10

Q4.Which country has the largest population in the world?

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Q5.What is a population?

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Q6.In terms of populations, what is the definition of birth rate?

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Q7.In terms of populations, what is the definition of death rate?

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Q8.In terms of populations, what is the definition of natural increase?

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Q9.In terms of populations, what is the definition of natural decrease?

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Q10.In terms of populations, what is the definition of life expectancy?

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