U3: 3.9

Question 1

Theory Demographic Transition

Answer 1

Process of industrialization of a country

Question 2

Phase 1

Answer 2

Birth Rate: High
Death Rate: High
Growth Rate: None
Causes: Lack of access to clean water, stable food supply, and healthcare
Economical/Societal characteristics: More education for women, Contraceptives/family planning, need for child agricultural labor
Ex: NONE

Question 3

Phase 2

Answer 3

Birth Rate: High
Death Rate: Decline
Growth Rate: Rapid
Causes: Modernization brings access to clean water, healthcare, and a stable food supply
Economical/Societal characteristics: Low per capita GDP, Shorter life expectancy, Low literacy rates + School life expectancy for girls

Question 4

Phase 3

Answer 4

Birth Rate: Almost the same as CDR
Death Rate: Varies
Growth Rate: Slow
Causes: More education opportunities for women, Delayed age of marriage + first child to focus on education/career
Economic/Societal characteristics: High per capita GDP, Long life expectancy, TFR below replacement level (2.1)

Question 5

Phase 4

Answer 5

Birth Rate: Lower
Death Rate: Higher
Growth Rate: Declining
Causes: Families become more wealthy and spend even more time on educational + career pursuits, Brings even more prevalent use of family planning + contraception
Economic/Societal characteristics: Very high per capita GDP, Longest life expectancy, TFR below replacement level (2.1)