15-2B Population Control & Pyramids

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S.9.1 Identify characteristics of a social problem as opposed to an individual problem.
S.9.2 Describe how social problems have changed over time.
S.9.3 Explain how patterns of behavior are found with certain social problems.
S.9.4 Discuss the implications of social problems for society.
S.9.5 Examine how individuals and groups respond to social problems.
S.9.6 Evaluate possible solutions to social problems and the potential consequences.

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15-2B Population Control & PyramidsOnline version S.9.1 Identify characteristics of a social problem as opposed to an individual problem. S.9.2 Describe how social problems have changed over time. S.9.3 Explain how patterns of behavior are found with certain social problems. S.9.4 Discuss the implications of social problems for society. S.9.5 Examine how individuals and groups respond to social problems. S.9.6 Evaluate possible solutions to social problems and the potential consequences. by Lance Hiles A B C D E F G H I K M N O P R S T U W X Starts with A In the past, most nations were concerned with increasing the population, because _____ societies needed large numbers of people to work the land. Starts with B Since the global death rate has already dropped, the only way to lower world population growth is top focus on lowering _____ _____ . Contains C The only way to reduce world population is through population _____ , or birth control; This is because the world death rate has already been reduced. Starts with D In a population, the number of people in economically active ages are compared with the number of people in dependent ages, and we have the _____ ratios. Contains E Voluntary population control provides direct services like contraception, & indirect services like family _____ . Starts with F From 1963 to 2012, China's "one-child" policy lowered its fertility rate using punishments & rewards, also known as _____ population-control. Contains G In the past, most countries were concerned with increasing the population, because with surplus populations, aggressive nations were able to maintain _____ _____ . Contains H China's _____ _____ policy reduced fertility rate from 7.5 in 1963 to 1.6 in 2012, through a system of rewards & punishments. Contains I In the past, most countries were concerned with increasing the population, because high birth rates were needed to compensate for the high death rates from poor hygiene and _____ . Contains K You need enough people _____ (active) to support those not _____ (dependent). This is the purpose of the dependency ratio when researching the economic well being of a society. Contains M _____ planning is the voluntary use of population control methods, where the government provides services that help couples have the number of children the couple wants Contains N In the past, most nations were concerned with increasing the population, because _____ parents wanted many children to help them feel more secure. Contains O Family Planning failed in India, because family planners did not take into account religions _____ to birth control. But it was succeeded in Taiwan, where birth rates fell below replacement level. Contains P In China, parents that limit their families to 1 child receive their choice of school & work, and the parents receive a large retirement _____ when they are older. Starts with R Singapore forced population control was so effective that their fertility rate is now below _____ level & they now support families of 3+ children. Contains S Citizens who do NOT comply with China's forced population control policy are subject to an _____ _____ on each extra child. Starts with T In the past, nations wanted large populations to offset disease & to support large armies, but now nations view large populations as a _____ to the _____ . Contains U Singapore's forced population control program was so successful, that now the government is worried about a _____ in population size. Contains W In the past, most countries were concerned with increasing the population, because high birthrates were encouraged in countries with religious _____ against birth control. Contains X The main factors in mortality rates & fertility rates are _____ and _____ , and you can view these factors easily in a population pyramid.