The Demographic Transition Model Flashcards
1
Q
What happens to the birth rate as the DTM progresses?
A
High over stages 1 and 2
Decreases over stage 3
Stays low stage 4
2
Q
What happens to death rate as the DTM progresses?
A
High at stage 1, and decreases over stage 2
Continues to decrease over stages 3 and 4
3
Q
What happens to the total population as the DTM progresses?
A
Low at stage 1
Gradually increases over stages 2 and 3
High at stage 4
Possibly starts to decline stage 5
4
Q
Give an example of a country at stage 4 of the DTM
A
UK
5
Q
Give an example of a group at stage 1 of the DTM
A
Rainforest tribe
