Population Dynamics Flashcards
Why are some places more populated than other?
Better climate Fertile Soil Better transport links Better fishing opportunities Protection the land (hills)
What is Stage 1 of The Demographic Transition Model like and what’s the case study?
Birth rate very high Death rate very high Population stays the same but fluctuates Industrial stage is pre-modern LIC, young population and lack of healthcare Zambia
What is Stage 2 of The Demographic Transition Model like and what’s the case study?
Birth rate still high Death rate has dropped Natural increase Industrial stage is urbanising LIC but becoming an MIC, sanitation improved Bangladesh
What is Stage 3 of The Demographic Transition Model like and what’s the case study?
Birth rate is lowering Death rate is very low Country's population still increasing, slower Industrial stage is mature MIC, contraception becoming available Mexico
What is Stage 4 of The Demographic Transition Model like and what’s the case study?
Low birth rate
Low death rate but increasing
Population stays the same or decreases slightly
Industrial stage is post industrial
HIC, people focus on careers and not babies
UK
What is Stage 5 of The Demographic Transition Model like and what’s the case study?
Low birth rate
Low death rate but will overtake birth rate
Population slowly deceases
HIC, natural decrease as old people all die
Germany
What is the case study for a youthful population?
Mexico
What is the case study for an ageing population?
UK
Which country had anti- natalist policies?
China
Outline of the anti-natalist policy in the case study area
Forced Abortions
Families free education for the first child
Taxed a lot if you have more than one child
Estimated to run for 100 years from 1979, but ended in 2015
Which country has pro- natalist policies?
Singapore
Outline of the pro- natalist in the case study area
Spacious apartments Speed dating bars Fertility cruises Tax rebates on the third child + Convinced against abortions Access to early education Attempting to get their population size to 9 million by 2040, introduced in 1987
What are the six factors affecting populations?
Relief Resources Climate Political Social Economic
What is the case study for population characteristics?
Southampton
