Population and Migration · Human Geography
The Global Population Explosion
Understanding the factors behind rapid population growth and the challenges of an ageing versus a youthful population.
Key Questions
- 1Is the world becoming overpopulated or is it a matter of resource distribution?
- 2How do cultural and economic factors influence birth rates in different nations?
- 3What are the long term consequences of a shrinking workforce in developed nations?
National Curriculum Attainment Targets
KS3: Geography - Population and Urbanisation
Year: Year 8
Subject: Geography
Unit: Population and Migration
Period: Human Geography
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