Human Resources Geography Class VIII

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 Human Resources Geography Class VIII


*Topics Covered:*


- Human Population

- Distribution of Population

- Population Density

- Factors Affecting Distribution of Population (climate, soil, minerals, topography, water, social, economic, and cultural factors)

- Population Change and reasons for changes in population

- Natural growth rate, birth rate, death rate, and life expectancy

- Pattern of Population Change

- Population Compositions and Population Pyramid


*Important Questions and Answers:*


1. *Why are people considered a resource?*


People are the greatest resource of a nation. All other resources of nature become significant only when people extract their usefulness. It is people with their demands and abilities that turn them into resources. Hence, human resource is the ultimate resource. ¹


2. *What are the causes for the uneven distribution of population in the world?*


The causes for uneven distribution of population include geographical factors (topography, water), social factors (social amenities), and economic factors.


3. *What is population pyramid?*


A population pyramid is a graphical presentation of the age-sex composition of a population. ²


*Factors Affecting Population Distribution:*


- Geographical factors (climate, landforms, availability of water and fertile land)

- Social and economic opportunities

- Historical and political factors


*Population Change:*


- Birth rate

- Death rate

- Migration (both in and out)


*Importance of Human Resources:*


- People are considered human resources because their skills, education, and health are essential for economic development and transforming natural resources into valuable assets.

- Humans create, modify, and efficiently use resources, making them vital for a country’s progress. 


Some important points -


1. *Human Population*: I can provide more details on population growth, distribution, and density.

2. *Population Change*: I can explain the factors that affect population change, such as birth rate, death rate, and migration.

3. *Population Compositions*: I can discuss the different types of population compositions, including age-sex composition and population pyramids.

4. *Importance of Human Resources*: I can elaborate on why human resources are essential for a country's development and growth.

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