Global Perspectives:

World Population andDemographic Change

TASK:

Look at all the graphs and maps and identify patterns and problems of world population!

•Work in your group.

•If you need help, try to find hints online.

World map of countries by Gross Domestic Product, 2007

the darker the color, the higher the GDP

7-8 Children6-7 Children5-6 Children4-5 Children  

3-4 Children 2-3 Children 1-2 Children 0-1 Children

World Fertility Rate

Source: http://www.sustainablescale.org/images/uploaded/Population/World%20Population%20Growth%20to%202050.JPG

World Age Structure by Global Medium Age

Which problems have you identified?

1. E

2. R

3. O

4. O

WHY???Find reasons for the problems identified by discussing in your

group and, if needed, searching the net.