Question

Briefly explain any four factors that affect the population of a place.

Answer 1

1. Birth Rate (Natality): This refers to the number of live births per 1,000 people in a year. A higher birth rate leads to a population increase. Factors like education levels, economic conditions, and access to healthcare influence the birth rate.
2. Death Rate (Mortality): This is the number of deaths per 1,000 people in a year. A lower death rate, often due to improvements in medical facilities and sanitation, contributes to population growth and increased life expectancy, as you correctly noted.
3. Immigration: This is the movement of people into a specific area or country from an outside location, usually for better opportunities. High immigration increases the population of the receiving area.
4. Emigration: This is the movement of people out of one area or country to settle elsewhere. High emigration decreases the population of the area of origin.