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 the term 'fertility rate'.
Describe one social effect of rapid population growth.
Describe one way in which government policies can influence population growth.
Explain how literacy rate affects population growth.
Explain the difference between emigration and immigration.
Explain the term 'demographic transition'.
Explain the term 'dependency ratio'.
Explain why some countries have a high birth rate.
Which of the following best describes the population pyramid of a country in Stage 1 of demographic transition? (1) Wide base, narrow top (2) Narrow base, wide top (3) Rectangular shape (4) Inverted pyramid
Which of the following is a characteristic of a country in Stage 4 of demographic transition? (1) High birth rate (2) High death rate (3) Low birth and death rates (4) Rapid population growth
Which of the following is a consequence of rapid population growth? (1) Increased job opportunities (2) Pressure on resources (3) Decreased urbanization (4) Lower literacy rates
Which of the following is a feature of Stage 3 of demographic transition? (1) High birth and death rates (2) Declining birth rates (3) High death rates only (4) Increasing birth rates
Fill in the blank: The ________ rate is the number of deaths per 1,000 people per year.
Fill in the blank: The ________ rate is the number of live births per 1,000 people per year.
Fill in the blank: The ________ transition refers to the shift from high birth and death rates to low birth and death rates.
Fill in the blank: The demographic transition model has ________ main stages.
State whether the following statement is true or false: 'A country in Stage 2 of demographic transition has a declining population.'
State whether the following statement is true or false: 'A country with a high dependency ratio has a large proportion of children and elderly people.'
State whether the following statement is true or false: 'Family planning programs can help control population growth.'
State whether the following statement is true or false: 'India is currently in the fourth stage of demographic transition.'
