Unit 1: Changing population revision
Case studies and examples
Required case studies
- One case study of a contemporary megacity experiencing rapid growth
- geographyalltheway.com > Shanghai, China
- One case study of a country benefiting from a demographic dividend
- geographyalltheway.com > Kenya
Required detailed examples
- Two detailed and contrasting examples of uneven population distribution
- geographyalltheway.com > National Scale
- Detailed examples of two or more contrasting countries [Population change and demographic transition over time]
- geographyalltheway.com > Population change
- Detailed examples of two or more forced movements, to include environmental and political push factors, and consequences for people and places
- geographyalltheway.com > The Syrian Refugee Crisis and Climate Refugees - Alaska, USA
1.1 Population and economic development patterns
Content and context
Concept corners
Rostow Model
1.2 Changing populations and places
Content and context
Concept corners
The Demographic Transition Model
In which stage of the Demographic Transition Model would you put the following statements:
- Politicians worry more about the ’oldies’ vote.
- A worldwide immunization programme eradicates a disease responsible for the death of millions.
- Governments introduce tax incentives for families who have more than two children.
- The immigration of skilled workers and their families is encouraged.
There is an excellent 'Living Graph' exercise about the Demographic Transition Model in Thinking Through Geography.
1.3 Challenges and opportunities
Content and context
Concept corners
Unit 1 revision clock