Population Growth Flashcards
0
Q
What type of graph is used to show total pop?
A
Hockey stick graph
1
Q
What is the world’s current pop?
A
7 billion
2
Q
Define demographic transition model
A
Graph to show how population characteristics change over time
Shows relationship btw economic development and pop growth rate
3
Q
Why was there a high BR when world pop still stable
A
- had lots of babies so could make sure 1at least survived
- lack of education
- no birth control
- status
- labour
4
Q
Why was there a high DR when pop was still stable?
A
- lack medical care
- diseases
- low standard of living
- lack of food
- dirty water
5
Q
Why did DR decrease in 2nd stage?
A
Medical care improved
6
Q
Why did BR decrease in 3rd stage?
A
- access to birth control
- mechanisation
- higher standard of living
- urbanisation
7
Q
Name five ways to help manage pop growth
A
Laws Education Contraception Empowerment of women Development/improvement of standard of living
