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Population and Settlement

iGCSE Geography

Population Dynamics

Introduction to population

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World Population Increase

Overpopulation and underpopulation

Causes of change in population size

Natural Population Change

Population Policies

High population growth - China

Over-population - Bangladesh

Under-population - Australia

A country with a low rate of population growth or decline – Japan

What is migration and why do people migrate?

What are the impacts of migration?

International migration from Syria to Europe

Population Structure

Population Pyramids and Economic Development

Japan - a country with a high dependent ratio

Population Density and Distribution

What is population density?

What factors affect population density and distribution?

A sparsely populated area - Himalayan Mountains

A densely populated area - Greater London

Settlements and service provision

What is a settlement?

Patterns of settlement

Site and situation of a settlement

What are the functions of a settlement?

Hierarchy of settlements and services

Settlement and service provision in an area

Urban settlements

Characteristics of land use

Changes in land use

Problems of urban areas, their causes and possible solutions

Case study of an urban area

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Unit 1.5 Settlements and service provision

• You have to: Explain the patterns of settlement, dispersed, linear, and nucleated settlement patterns
• Describe and explain the factors which may influence the sites, growth and functions of settlements. Influence of physical factors:
• accessibility

3. Give reasons for the hierarchy of settlements and services High-, middle- and low-order settlements and services. Sphere of influence and threshold population.

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1.5 Settlements and service provision

• 1.6 Urban settlements
• 1.7 Urbanisation

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• Settlement characteristics
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Candidates should be able to:

Describe and give reasons for the rapid increase in the world’s population Show an understanding of over-population and under-population Understand the main causes of a change in population size Give reasons for contrasting rates of natural population change

Describe and evaluate population policies

Further guidance

Causes and consequences of over-population and under-population How birth rate, death rate and migration contribute to the population of a country increasing or declining Impacts of social, economic and other factors (including government policies, HIV/AIDS) on birth and death rates

Case Studies required for 1.1

• A country which is over-populated

• A country which is under-populated

• A country with a high rate of natural population growth

• A country with a low rate of population growth (or population decline)

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| 2. Migration | 

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Explain and give reasons for population migration Demonstrate an understanding of the impacts of migration

Internal movements such as rural-urban migration, as well as international migrations, both voluntary and involuntary Positive and negative impacts on the destination and origin of the migrants, and on the migrants themselves

Case Study required for 1.2

• An international migration

Identify and give reasons for and implications of different types of population structure Further guidance Age/sex pyramids of countries at different levels of economic development

Case Study required for 1.3

• A country with a high dependent population

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Explain the patterns of settlement Describe and explain the factors which may influence the sites, growth and functions of settlements

Give reasons for the hierarchy of settlements and services

Dispersed, linear, and nucleated settlement patterns Influence of physical factors (including relief, soil, water supply) and other factors (including accessibility, resources) High-, middle- and low-order settlements and services. Sphere of influence and threshold population

Case Study required for 1.5

• Settlement and service provision in an area

Describe and give reasons for the characteristics of, and changes in, land use in urban areas Explain the problems of urban areas, their causes and possible solutions

Land use zones including the Central Business District (CBD), residential areas, industrial areas and the rural-urban fringe of urban areas in countries at different levels of economic development The effect of change in land use and rapid urban growth in an urban area including the effects of urban sprawl Different types of pollution (air, noise, water, visual), inequality, housing issues, traffic congestion and conflicts over land use change

Case Study required for 1.6

• An urban area or urban areas

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How long will the course take to complete?

The CIE board specifies that the IGCSE Geography course is designed for about 130 guided learning hours. When you are likely covering 10-12 other subjects for your (I)GCSEs this usually means that the course will take two academic years to complete. However, it is possible for it to take more or less time depending on the circumstances.

Is any prior knowledge required?

While there is no requirement as such of prior knowledge, the CIE board does recommend that those who are starting the IGCSE Geography course have studied a geography curriculum at earlier stages of education (Key Stage 3 or equivalent). This course does, however, assume basic mathematical skills.

What will I study?

The CIE board breaks down the subject content of IGCSE Geography into three broad themes: population and settlement; the natural environment; and, economic development.

Within population and settlement, you will study population dynamics, migration, population structure, population density and distribution, settlements (rural and urban) and service provision, urban settlements, and urbanisation. Meanwhile, within the natural environment, you will study earthquakes and volcanoes, rivers, coasts, weather, and climate and natural vegetation. Finally, within economic development, you’ll study development, food production, industry, tourism, energy, water, and environmental risks of economic development.

What is the examination process like?

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Settlement / Service Provision

Settlement and service provision in an area.

Summer15 p11 - For a shop or service in a named settlement you have studied, describe its location and sphere of influence.

Summer16 p11 - For a named settlement you have studied, describe and explain the service provision.

Summer16 p12 - For a named area you have studied, describe the hierarchy of service provision.

Spring18 p12 - For one named settlement which you have studied, describe and explain the service provision.

Summer19 p12 - Name a settlement you have studied. Describe and explain its functions.

Summer19 p13 - For two named settlements of different sizes you have studied, compare the service provision.

Summer20 p11 - For a named settlement you have studied, describe and explain the service provision. You should refer to the type and order of services, and their spheres of influence.

Settlement and service provision - Victoria, Australia