Population Facts Flashcards
1
Q
What things affect population?
A
- Death rates/Health care
- Traditions: religion ect.
- Political influences
- Education - especially for woman
- Age structure
- Social Class
- Religion
- Economic factors
2
Q
Why does mortality vary?
A
- Medical improvements/infrastructure
- Economic development
- Level of AIDS
3
Q
What does a demographic transition model do?
A
Describes how the population of a country changes over time
4
Q
Describe - Stage 1
A
High fluctuating
- High Birth rates
- High Death rates
5
Q
Describe - Stage 2
A
Early expansion
- High Birth rates
- Low Death rates
6
Q
Describe - Stage 3
A
Late expansion
- Falling Birth rates
- Falling Death rates
7
Q
Describe - Stage 4
A
Low Fluctuation
- Low Birth rate
- Low Death rate
8
Q
Describe - Stage 5
A
Decline
- Death Rate exceeding Birth Rates
9
Q
What are the causes of population growth?
A
Increase in:
- Health
- Better education
- Social provision
- Cultural factors
- Fairer political factors
- Environmental factors
