the number of live births per 1000 people per year

the number of deaths per 1000 people per year

the total number of people living in a specific area

when the birth rate is higher than the death rate over a period of time

when the death rate is higher than the birth rate over a period of time

Our global population

Geography

This unit teaches pupils about the changing size and distribution of the world's population and how these can be affected by factors such as migration. Through examining a range of examples, pupils will develop an understanding of how countries react to different population challenges.

Population: where do people live?

The number of live births per 1000 people per year

The number of deaths per 1000 people per year

When the birth rate is higher than the death rate

When the death rate is higher than the birth rate

Which of the following is the correct definition of birth rate?

Which of the following is the correct definition of death rate?

Which of the following is the correct definition of natural increase?

Which of the following is the correct definition of natural decrease?

In which year did world population reach 8 billion?

In which year is world population expected to reach 9 billion?

What is the current population of the United Kingdom?

Which country has the largest population in the world?

The total number of people living in a specific area

Population can grow, shrink, or stay the same over time.

Population only stays the same over time.

Which statement regarding population is true?

Some places have more people living in them than others.

All places have the same number of people in them.

Most places have the same number of people in them.

Starter Quiz