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(a) Highlight three human and three physical factors which may favour a rapid growth of ...

(a) Highlight three human and three physical factors which may favour a rapid growth of population.
(b) State four problems that may arise from rapid population growth.
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    Correct Answer: Option n
    Explanation:
    (A) Highlight three human and three physical factors which may favour a rapid growth of population. Human factors favouring rapid population growth.
    i. Improved agricultural practices.
    ii. Religious belief.
    iii. Industrialization.
    iv. Improved social amenities.
    v. Immigration.
    vi. improved transportation.
    vii. Improved social facilities e.g. medical care.
    Physical factor favouring rapid population growth.
    i. favourable climate.
    ii. availability of water.
    iii. relief.
    iv. soil
    v. presence of minerals.
    (B) State four problems that may arise from rapid population growth.
    a. high rate of infant mortality
    b. high morbidity
    c. food shortage
    d. high birth rate
    e. low life expectancy
    f. inadequate social amenities
    g. inadequate accommodation/housing
    h. pressure on land/facilities
    i. increased social vices
    j. overcrowding
    k. inadequate transport facilities
    I. inflation m. unemployment/underemployment
    n. malnutrition and diseases
    o. high dependency ratio.

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