Population and resources
I can describe the growth in demand for resources, understand its causes and consider different theories about the relationship between population and resources.
Population and resources
I can describe the growth in demand for resources, understand its causes and consider different theories about the relationship between population and resources.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Global and regional trends show increasing demand for food, energy and water resources.
- Increasing resource demand can be caused by population growth, rising affluence, urbanisation and industrialisation.
- Theories can help to explain relationships between population and resources, e.g. Malthus and Boserup.
Keywords
Industrialisation - where a mainly agricultural society changes and begins to depend more on manufacturing industries
Affluence - the wealth of individuals or societies, which rises with industrialisation and the creation of a middle class
Urbanisation - a rise in the proportion of people living in urban areas
Malthus - Thomas Malthus (born 1766) took a pessimistic view of the link between population growth and resources
Boserup - Ester Boserup (born 1910) took an optimistic view of the link between population growth and agriculture
Common misconception
Global resources are running out because the global population is rising.
Population growth is just one of many factors contributing to increased demand for resources.
To help you plan your year 10 geography lesson on: Population and resources, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
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