THE WORLD POPULATION DISTRIBUTION, DENSITY AND GROWTH

FUNDAMENTALS OF HUMAN GEOGRAPHY

THE WORLD POPULATION DISTRIBUTION, DENSITY AND GROWTH

1.     Define population distribution.

2.     The distribution of population is highly unequal. Explain the statement by siting suitable examples. OR

Explain the spatial pattern of population density in the world.

3.     Define population density. How it is calculated?

4.     Explain the factors influencing the distribution of population.

5.     Define population growth.Differentiate between the natural and actual population growth.

6.      Differentiate between the positive and negative population growth.

7.     How is science and technology helpful in population growth?

8.     Explain the three major components of population change. OR

Explain Crude Birth Rate (CBR), Crude Death Rate (CDR) and Migration.

9.     What do you mean by migration? Discuss the Pull and Push factors of migration.

10.                        Distinguish between immigration and emigration. 

11.                         Discuss the trend of population growth.

12.                         How did science and technology help the population growth?

13.                         Define doubling time of population.

14.                         Discuss the positive and negative impacts of population change.

15.                        What is demographic cycle? Explain the demographic transition theory with the help of suitable diagram.

16.                         Explain the important features of the “National Youth Policy” announced in 2003 by the government of India.

17.                        Suggest some measures to control the population growth.