Questions about population geography (the study of aspects of population, including distribution, density per unit of land area, fertility, gender, health, age, mortality, and migration.)
1. Explain demographic transition and how technological advances affect the birth and death rates.
The highest infant mortality rates are found in which countries? What do you believe are the reasons for this? Other than poverty and education, what factors do you think influence infant mortality rates?
2. Explain the Malthusian debate. Explain the controversy around population control. Can the world sustain such a huge population growth?