the average number of years a person is expected to live

a regular payment made during retirement from an investment fund

services provided to individuals to treat and prevent illness

anything to do with money, jobs, and resources

Population challenges: ageing populations

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?

Which of the following is a primary reason for the increase in global life expectancy?

What is an economic impact of an ageing population?

Which country is known for having a high life expectancy and an ageing population?

Why does a low birth rate contribute to an ageing population?

On a population pyramid, what do the different sides represent?

Which of these characteristics does a tall population pyramid suggest?

What does a steady or rectangular shape in a population pyramid indicate?

A population pyramid with a very wide base is most likely to be found in which type of country?

Which age group is typically found at the top of a population pyramid?

What does a low top in a population pyramid suggest?

Starter Quiz