Demographic Transition Model Flashcards
1
Q
Why is birth rate high?
Name 4
A
Lack of family planning.
High infant mortality rate.
Need for workers in agriculture.
Religious beliefs.
2
Q
Why is death rate high?
Name 4
A
High levels of disease.
Famine.
Lack of clean water.
Lack of health care.
3
Q
Death rate falls as a result of what?
Name 5
A
Improved healthcare. Improved hygiene. Improved food transportation. Decreased infant mortality rate. Improved sanitation.
4
Q
Why does population rise?
Name 4
A
Family planning available.
Lower infant mortality rate.
Increased living standards.
Changing status of women.