IB ESS — Topic 8.1

Human populations

Topic 8.1 covers human population growth, the demographic transition model, and the factors influencing birth and death rates. Students analyse population pyramids, evaluate population policies, and discuss the relationship between population growth, resource consumption, and environmental impact.

Sub-topics in Topic 8.1

8.1.1Population dynamics8.1.2Factors affecting population change8.1.3Population and sustainability

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