Chapter 12: Population

Question 1

Explain two factors that have contributed to population growth in Pakistan.

You should develop your answer.

Answer 1

Economic factors:

• Children are an important part of the labor force
• Better transportation system

Social factors:

• Early marriage
• Religious beliefs

Question 2

Why is employment in urban areas considered to be more attractive than employment in rural areas?

Answer 2

• High salary
• Less likely to be manual

Question 3

State three pull factors that attract migrants to urban areas other than for work.

Answer 3

• better education
• better hospitals
• more food available