VCE Geography 2025 Unit 4 AOS2: Population Issues and Challenges

Flashcards summarizing key concepts related to significant population issues and challenges in selected countries.

Total Fertility Rate (TFR)

The average number of children born to a woman over her lifetime; a key factor affecting population growth.

Life Expectancy (LE)

The average number of years an individual is expected to live, indicating population health and longevity.

Population Dynamics

The patterns and changes in population size and structure over time, influenced by factors like birth rate, death rate, and migration.

Multisectoral National Action Plan (NAP)

A strategy aimed at addressing population issues by involving various sectors for a comprehensive solution.

3N Initiative

A strategy in Niger focusing on nutrition, food security, and sustainable agriculture to combat population challenges.

Farmer Managed Natural Regeneration (FMNR)

A strategy that empowers local farmers to manage natural resources sustainably and improve agricultural productivity.

Geospatial Technologies

Tools that help in the analysis and visualization of spatial data to inform strategies for population issues.

Ageing Population

A demographic trend where a significant portion of the population is elderly, leading to various social and economic challenges.

Population Movement

The migration of people from one place to another, influencing demographic and structural changes in society.

Structural Change

Significant shifts in the economic and demographic makeup of a region resulting from factors like population dynamics.