Discuss decline and/or growth of population of the settlement and suggest reasons. Is the population growing or declining? Suggest the reasons for your answer.

Identify three natural features within or near your chosen settlement. These are features not created by humans.

On your physical map, draw a small circle or point at the location of each of these natural landmarks and write the corresponding number (8-10) next to it.

You need to research the population trends of your specific settlement.

• 2.1 Is the population growing or declining?
  • Based on your research, state whether the population is growing or declining.
  • Example if growing: "The population of [Settlement Name] is growing."
  • Example if declining: "The population of [Settlement Name] is declining."

Provide specific reasons for the population trend you identified in 2.1.

• 2.2 Suggest the reasons for your answer.
  • If growing, reasons could include:
    • Increased job opportunities (e.g., new industries, economic development).
    • Improved infrastructure and services (e.g., better schools, healthcare, housing).
    • High birth rate and lower death rate.
    • In-migration from rural areas or other towns seeking better prospects.
    • Expansion of the settlement leading to more residential areas.
  • If declining, reasons could include:
    • Lack of employment opportunities (e.g., closure of mines or factories).
    • Poor or deteriorating services (e.g., lack of access to clean water, electricity, healthcare).
    • Out-migration of younger people seeking jobs and better living conditions elsewhere.
    • Low birth rate and/or high death rate.
    • Environmental degradation or natural disasters.