Topic 5 Environment population pollution- Animal
Section 1: population -urbanisation.
1. In general, people are living longer now. Discuss the causes of this phenomenon. Use specific reasons and details to develop your essay.
2. Factors affecting population growth and effects of population control programme.
Factors affecting population growth:
- the level of medical care available.
- The availability of food
- Attitudes to family size.
- The rate of death amongst children and adults - inconfidient that their children will survive.
Aims of population control programme:
- reduce child mortality by better medical care available
- Effect: In long term, giving parents more confidence that their children will survive.
- Make family planning information and services accessible.
- Encourage the idea of small families
3. In the late twentieth century, the proportion of the worlds population living in cities has increased substantially. People have moved in ever-growing numbers from rural to urban areas. As migration from rural areas to cities continues, it is inevitable that the infrastructure in these cities will collapse. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
4. The world is experiencing a dramatic increase in population. This is causing problems not only for poor, undeveloped countries, but also for industrialised and developing nations. Describe some of the problems that overpopulation causes, and suggest at least one possible solution. 101 hints 165