OVER-POPULATION AND UNDER-POPULATION

STARTER..

• Using a scale show the relationship between population and resources in …

• (a) Overpopulated country
• (b) Underpopulated country
 Learning Question
Can I explain the causes and consequences of over-
population and under-population?

Steps to Success
• 1. I can explain the terms: carrying capacity, optimum population
• 2. I can explain causes of over-population and under-population
• 3. I can explain consequences of over-population and under-
population
 Geography Dictionary!
Make sure you have a good understanding of these key terms.

Carrying capacity : The carrying capacity of a country is it maximum

number of people it can sustain in a given area. If the carrying capacity
is lower than the population then the population will decrease until is
reaches the carrying capacity.
Optimum Population :It is a concept where the human population is
able to balance maintaining a maximum population size with
optimal standards of living for all people.
Population and resources interact to bring about countries that are either over-populated
or under populated. When the population is more than the resources; overpopulation
occurs and the reverse is true.
 CHILDREN AS HIGH BIRTH RATES
LABOUR

CAUSES OF OVER-POPULATION PREFERANCE OF LARGE

FAMILY SIZES
CULTURE

POLYGAMY
IMPROVED HEALTHCARE
SYSTEMS
 HIGH LITERACY LOW BIRTH RATES
RATES

CAUSES OF UNDER-POPULATION PREFERANCE OF SMALL

FAMILY SIZES
ACCESS AND
USE OF
CONTRACEPTI
VES
MONOGAMY
FAMILY PLANNING
PLOICIES
Consequences of under-population and over-population

• Let’s discuss some possible consequences

in both scenarios

❑Review additional information from the

textbook
 Green Pen Question
Can I state some possible solutions to
under and over- population issues?