Population Growth and Demographic Transition
Geography ⇒ Human Geography
Population Growth and Demographic Transition starts at 9 and continues till grade 12.
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Define population growth.
Describe the characteristics of Stage 1 of the demographic transition model.
Describe the main features of Stage 4 of the demographic transition model.
Describe the relationship between population growth and resource availability.
Explain how government policies can influence population growth.
Explain how literacy rate affects population growth.
Explain the impact of population growth on economic development.
Explain the impact of urbanization on population growth.
Which of the following best describes the population pyramid of a country in Stage 2 of the demographic transition? (1) Narrow base (2) Wide base (3) Rectangular shape (4) Inverted pyramid
Which of the following is a characteristic of a country in Stage 1 of the demographic transition? (1) High life expectancy (2) High infant mortality (3) Low birth rate (4) Low death rate
Which of the following is a consequence of high population growth? (1) Increased employment (2) Pressure on resources (3) Decreased urbanization (4) Lower literacy rates
Which of the following is a direct effect of population growth on the environment? (1) Increased rainfall (2) Deforestation (3) Improved air quality (4) Decreased soil erosion
Fill in the blank: The difference between the birth rate and the death rate of a country is called the ________ rate.
Fill in the blank: The movement of people from one country to another is called ________.
Fill in the blank: The number of deaths per 1,000 people per year is called the ________ rate.
Fill in the blank: The number of people per unit area is called ________ density.
The demographic transition model explains changes in population growth over time. (Yes/No)
True or False: A country with a high dependency ratio has a large proportion of non-working population.
True or False: High infant mortality rate usually leads to higher birth rates.
True or False: In Stage 4 of the demographic transition, both birth and death rates are low.
