the number of people living in a defined area, e.g. 300 people per square kilometre

a large-scale and long-term change in the planet’s climate, including weather patterns and average temperatures

moving from one place to another with the intention of staying there

The future of the world's population

Geography

Our global population

Population density

GIS: Analysing the distribution of the world's population

The population of the UK

Population structure

GIS: Analysing the population of the UK

Migration around the world

Migration in the UK

Diversity and change in the local area

Population challenges: ageing populations

Population challenges: overpopulation and underpopulation

This unit teaches pupils about the changing size and distribution of the world's population and how these can be affected by factors such as migration. Through examining a range of examples, pupils will develop an understanding of how countries react to different population challenges.

Population: where do people live?

Population {{}} is the number of people living in a defined area, e.g. 300 people per square kilometre.

Which continent is predicted to have the biggest decrease in population from 2020 - 2100?

The impacts of climate change can result in people moving from one place to a different place. This movement of people is know as ...

there isn't enough water for people to grow crops

increasing frequency, making them happen more often so areas are no longer safe

How might tropical storms influence population?

What is the term for the number of people living in a specific area?

The increase in the number of people living in an area

The decrease in the number of people living in an area

The movement of people from one country to another

{{}} is the movement of people from one place to another.

Which continent is expected to see the largest population growth in the next few decades?

A large-scale and long-term change in the planet’s climate

The future of the world's population

Lesson outcome