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Debate: are there too many people?
Debate: are there too many people?
Data Analysis
Data Analysis
This unit mostly involves analysing data about human populations. The spreadsheet below allows to you to practice those forms of analysis whilst also developing important IA skills.
But first, let's look at the learning objectives for the unit...
Managing Population
Managing Population
HL Only
HL Only
Rapid human population growth has increased stress on the Earth’s systems.
Read the Population Matters page and then identify links between population growth and stress of earth systems.
Age–sex pyramids can be used to determine the dependency ratio and population momentum.
Use your population pyramids to calculate the total dependency ratio for Zambia and the UK.
The reasons for patterns and trends in population structure and growth can be understood using examples of two countries in different stages of the DTM.
Describe and explain the graphs below. Consider reasons—historical, cultural, religious, economic, social and political factors—for the countries selected.
Environmental issues such as climate change, drought and land degradation are causing environmental migration.
Write a letter to a European politician who is both anti-immigration and opposed to strong action against climate change.
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Extension resources
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