2.3 Flashcards
What are the characteristics of a beginning demographic stage
High population rate, low resource impact
What are the characteristics of a higher demographic stage
Lower population rate, use of lots of resources, and bad for the environment
Can we tell whether it is developed or not from the stats?
Yes! A higher birth rate most likely means a developing country
How can an age structure diagram be used to predict population growth
We are able to see how the population has changed over time and can therefore predict a pattern forming
Comparing and contrasting population growth and resource use between developed and developing nations
Developed countries use a large amount of resources. Opposite for a developing country