the official collection of data about a whole population.

a way of life, customs and behaviours that a group of people share.

the variety of human, physical or cultural characteristics in a geographical area.

Diversity and change in the local area

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 official collection of data about a whole population

A way of life, customs and behaviours that a group of people share

The variety of human, physical or cultural characteristics in an area

In the UK, a census is collected every {{}} years.

Moving from one place to another for temporary leisure

The movement of people from one place to another

Moving to a different country for vacation

Different types of restaurants and food shops

Which of the following would most likely show that an area is becoming more diverse?

The number of people living in a certain area

It helps people learn about each other and their traditions

It makes the area stay exactly the same forever

It prevents any buildings from being built

Why is it important to understand diversity and change in your local area?

To stay close to family that live on their road

Why might people migrate from one area to another?

Starter Quiz