Population Growth

Population growth is influenced by natural increase and inward or outward migration. These are
usually measured at a rate of 1,000 people. Population increase is equal to natural increase plus
migration. Migration can either be positive or negative depending on how many people leave or
enter a country.
Calculating Natural Increase
Calculate the natural increase for the following:

Year Births Deaths Natural increase

1960 42 9 33
1970 34 6 28
1980 27 6 21
1990 25 15 10
2000 21 7 14

1. Identify three factors that may account for a fall in the death rate in a country.
Answer:An increase in birth rate,less violence and less diseases.

2. State three factors that may cause a decrease in the birth rate in a country.
Answer: Increase in infant mortality, more diseases and safe sex

3. Pg. 263-276 in the textbook, study the graphs and answer the following questions:

Pg. 264. Questions 2,4

Pg. 266. Questions 2,3,4
Pg. 267. Questions 1-5

Answer the questions as if you were doing an exam.

Miss I don’t have the book can you send the pages please.