Geography (Human Resources)

This Exam Covers the Following Topics

  1. Introduction to Human Resources
    • Definition and significance of human resources
    • Role of people in turning natural resources into useful assets
    • Unequal distribution of human resources globally
  2. Population Distribution
    • Pattern of population distribution across the Earth’s surface
    • Geographical and demographic factors affecting distribution
    • Population densities in different regions of the world
  3. Factors Affecting Population Distribution
    • Geographical factors: Topography, climate, soil, water, and minerals
    • Social, cultural, and economic factors influencing population density
  4. Population Change
    • Causes and trends in population growth over time
    • Birth rates, death rates, and natural growth rate
    • Population explosion in the 19th and 20th centuries
  5. Migration
    • Types of migration: Immigration and emigration
    • Impact of migration on population size and composition
    • International and internal migration trends
  6. Population Composition
    • Structure of the population based on age, sex, literacy level, occupation, and health
    • The concept of population pyramids and how they reflect population structure
  7. Population Pyramids
    • Analysis of age-sex composition of a country
    • Interpretation of different shapes of population pyramids (e.g., broad base, narrow top)
    • Comparison of population pyramids in countries like Kenya, India, and Japan
  8. Population Growth Trends
    • Variations in population growth rates across the world
    • Factors contributing to population increase, stability, or decline
  9. Challenges of Population Density
    • Impact of population density on resources and infrastructure
    • Economic and social implications of high-density populations in urban areas
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