This document summarizes the key points from 5 chapters of a geography textbook on population and the human environment. It covers topics like the components of the human environment, population distribution and density, factors influencing population growth rates, and the consequences of high and low population growth. For each chapter, it lists the main headings and key concepts and definitions in point form.

1. Geography
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2. Chapters
• Chapter 1 √
• Chapter 2 √
• Chapter 3 √
• Chapter 4 √
• Chapter 5 √

3. Chapter 1-The Human
Environment
• A Human environment is one that has been
modified by people.
• The components of the Human
environment are interrelated.

4. Chapter 1-The Human
Environment
• Components are
✴Population P
✴Agriculture A
✴Communications C
✴Transport T
✴Settlements S

5. Chapter 2 -Distribution and
Density of World Population
• Population refers to the total number of
people living in an area
• Population Distribution describes the way
people are spread across an area.
• Population density refers to the average
number of people per KM Square

6. ✓Population density
• D=P/A
• D=P (No. Of People) / A (Area in square
kilometres)

7. ✓Population density
• Factors of High PD
➡NO extreme Climates
➡Fertile Soil
➡Rich in Resources
• Factors of Low PD
➡Areas of Extreme climate or relief

8. Chapter 3 - World
Population Growth
• Population Growth Rate
=BR-DR
Country Population Growth Rate
=(BR-DR) + Net Migration Rate

9. Chapter 4 - High Population
Growth Rate
• Factors of High Birth Rate
๏Improved Healthcare
๏ Lack or Family Planning
๏ Preference for boys
๏ Children as labour

10. Chapter 4 - High Population
Growth Rate
• Factors of low death rate
๏ Better loving environment
๏ Peace stability

11. Chapter 4 - High Population
Growth Rate
• Consequences of High Population
➡High depletion of resources
➡Unemployment and overcrowding
➡Widespread Poverty

12. ✓Widespread Poverty
• Poverty
• Poor Housing
• Insufficient food
• Ill Health
• Low Education Level
• Unemployment

13. Chapter 4 - High Population
Growth Rate
• Ways to prevent High-Population
❖Incentives for small families
❖Education for women
❖Raising the standard of Living

14. Chapter 5 - Low Population
Growth Rate
• Factors of low population growth
‣ Education of women
‣ Preference of a small family
‣ Single-hood
‣ High cost of raising children

15. Chapter 5 - Low Population
Growth Rate
• Consequences of Low population
- Reduced workforce
- Difficult to maintain country’s wealth and
progress
- Aging

16. Chapter 5 - Low Population
Growth Rate
• Ways to prevent High-Population
1. Family friendly policies
1. Cash incentives
2. Welfare schemes
3. Special housing schemes

17. Chapter 5 - Low Population
Growth Rate
• Overcoming labour shortage
a. Extension of retirement age
b. Re-employment of workers
c. Recruitment of workers

18. Chapter 5 - Low Population
Growth Rate
• Caring for the aged
I. Healthcare services for elderly
II. Improved amenities in public
III. Fitness and exercise facilities
IV.Early financial planning

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