The world Population
- Choose the right answer from the four alternatives given below.
(i) Which one of the following continents has the highest growth of
population?
(a) Africa (c) Asia
(b) South America (d) North America
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(ii) Which one of the following is not an area of sparse population?
(a) The Atacama (c) Equatorial region
(b) South-east Asia (d) Polar regions
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(iii) Which one of the following is not a push factor ?
(a) Water shortage (c) Unemployment
(b) Medical/educational facilities (d) Epidemics
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(iv) Which one of the following is not a fact ?
(a) Human population increased more than ten times during the past
500 years.
(b) Population growth is high in the first stage of demographic transition?
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- Answer the following questions in about 30 words.
(i) Name three geographical factors that influence the distribution of
population.
(ii) There are a number of areas with high population density in the world. Why does
this happen?
(iii) What are the three components of population change?
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- Distinguish between:
(i) Birth rate and death rate.
(ii) Push factors and pull factors of migration.
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- Answer the following questions in about 150 words.
(i) Discuss the factors influencing the distribution and density of population in the
world.
(ii) Discuss the three stages of demographic transition.
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Map Skill
On the outline map of the world, show and name the following.
(i) Countries of Europe and Asia with negative growth rate of population.
Project/Activity
(i) Has someone in your family migrated? Write about her/his place of
destination. What made her/him migrate?
(ii) Write a brief report on the distribution and density of population in your
state.
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