Theory question 101
Population(a) Highlight any five factors that have accounted for the world's rapid population growth. (b) Outline any five problems of rapid population growth.
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(a) Improved medical care and lower death rates (especially infant mortality); better food supply from improved agriculture; improved sanitation and water supply; early marriage and polygamy; religious and cultural beliefs favouring large families; illiteracy and poor family planning; desire for children of a particular sex or as farm labour; improved social amenities; peace and stability.
(b) Shortage of food and malnutrition; unemployment; housing shortage and slums; pressure on schools, hospitals and other amenities; high crime rate; pollution and environmental degradation; depletion of resources; spread of diseases; high cost of living; increased government spending.
Five clear points in each part.