1. Population

Question 1

Population

Answer 1

The number of people within a defined area

Question 2

Demographic transition model

Answer 2

A model describing overall population change, mortality and fertility rates over time

Question 3

DTM - Stage 1

Answer 3

High fluctuating birth and death rates due to high levels of disease/ famine/ poverty. Population remains low as birth rates do not exceed death rate.

Question 4

DTM - Stage 2

Answer 4

Due to advancements in healthcare, hygiene and general living standards, death rates fall. Birth rates are still high, leading to a rapid increase in population

Question 5

DTM - Stage 3

Answer 5

Birth rates start to fall due to social change, e.g. the emancipation of women, contraception, less need for large families. Death rates also continue to fall.

Question 6

DTM - Stage 4

Answer 6

Birth rates and death rates are both low, causing population growth growth to slow

Question 7

DTM - Stage 5

Answer 7

Birth rates fall below death rates, causing a decline in population.

Question 8

The demographic dividend (stage 3/4)

Answer 8

A demographic dividend is where birth and death rates fall, causing the dependency ratio to decrease, resulting in a large work force contributing to the economy.