Remember it!

Over time the global population increases and the population structures of different countries change.

It is estimated there are over seven billion people alive on earth.

A range of strategies has been tried by countries experiencing rapid population growth.

An ageing population has an impact on the future development of a country.

Population movements affect both the source regions of migrants and the receiving countries.

The changing population – Test it!

1 How many people live on earth?

2 What is ‘urbanisation’?

3 What methods have countries tried to limit population growth?

4 How many people now live in or near a major city?

5 Which is the most populous country on earth?

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