Population

Question 1

Discuss the One Child Policy

Answer 1

1979-2015
- Anti natalist party
- 1950 Birth Rate = 43.8
- 2005 Birth Rate: 13.6
- Aging population

Question 2

What are some factors which could lead to food shortages?

Answer 2

• Natural Disasters
• Flood
• Pests/Diseases
• Lack of Capital investment
• Conflict
• Transport/Distribution

Question 3

Explain the Malthusian theory

Answer 3

Neo-Malthusian theory states that as population increases, which increases the demand for food, less food, increased mortality and a decrease in population growth

Question 4

Explain the boserup theory

Answer 4

As population increases, demand for food increases, improvement/innovation in techology, population growth continues unchecked.