Population pyramid stages 1 - 5

Question 1

Explain population pyramid stage 1.

Answer 1

Birth rate is high because there is no contraception and people have lots of children as many die.
Death rate is high because poor healthcare.
Population growth rate is zero.
Population structure - life expectancy is low, and the population is mostly young.

Question 2

Explain population pyramid stage 2.

Answer 2

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Question 3

Explain population pyramid stage 3.

Answer 3

Birth rate is rapidly falling due to the empowerment of women and better education. The use of contraception has increased. The economy has changed to manufacturing.
Death rate falls due to more medical advances.
Population growth rate is high.
Population structure - more people are living to be older.

Question 4

Explain population pyramid stage 4.

Answer 4

Birth rate is low because people move to urban areas so their wealth improves and they want more possessions.
Death rate is low and fluctuating.
Population growth is at zero.
Population structure - life expectancy is high, so even more people are living to be older.

Question 5

Explain population pyramid stage 5.

Answer 5

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