1.2 Changing populations and places

Unit Contents

• 1.2.1 Population change and demographic transition over time
• 1.2.2 Megacity growth
• 1.2.3 Migration - knowledge and understanding
• 1.2.4 Forced migrations - detailed examples

1.2 Changing populations and places is part of the core — Global change (Paper 2). The geographic inquiry for this sub-topic is: processes of population change and their effect on people and places

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Geographic inquiry: Processes of population change and their effect on people and places

• Population change and demographic transition over time, including natural increase, fertility rate, life expectancy, population structure and dependency ratios
  • Detailed examples of two or more contrasting countries
• The consequences of megacity growth for individuals and societies
  • One case study of a contemporary megacity experiencing rapid growth
• The causes and consequences of forced migration and internal displacement
  • Detailed examples of two or more forced movements, to include environmental and political push factors, and consequences for people and places

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