Overpopulation, Underpopulation and Optimum Population (AQA A-Level Geography): Flashcards
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Define optimum population
Define optimum population
Perfect match of people & resources giving best quality of life
Is optimum population fixed?
Is optimum population fixed?
No, it shifts with technology, resources, & economic changes
Define overpopulation
Define overpopulation
Population exceeds resources, reducing living standards
Does high density = overpopulation?
Does high density = overpopulation?
No, overpopulation relates to resources not just density
Migration pattern in overpopulated areas
Migration pattern in overpopulated areas
Outward migration as people seek better opportunities
Define underpopulation
Define underpopulation
Too few people to fully utilise available resources
Migration pattern in underpopulated areas
Migration pattern in underpopulated areas
Inward migration attracted by opportunities
Examples of underpopulated countries
Examples of underpopulated countries
Canada, Australia, Norway
Peak of GDP per capita curve shows what?
Peak of GDP per capita curve shows what?
Optimum population point where output per person is maximised
Income per person at optimum population
Income per person at optimum population
At its highest level