Unit 2 (demographic transition model)

Question 1

DTM

Answer 1

• Demographic transition model
  How the population changes over time

Question 2

Stage 1

Answer 2

Birthrate: high
Death rate: high (diseases)
Population change: basically none
Countries today: none

Question 3

Stage 2

Answer 3

Birthrate: high (many kids for help in the farms)
Death rate: low (healthcare improvement)
Population change: rapid growth
Countries today: Sub-Saharan Africa

Question 4

Stage 3

Answer 4

Birthrate: falling
- Less farmers (less need for kids)
- Expensive to own a child
- Larger role for women (no time for babies)
Death rate: remains low
Population change: slows down
Countries today: Mexico, India, The Philippines

Question 5

Stage 4

Answer 5

Birthrate: low
Death rate: low
Population change: very low (if any)
Countries today: USA, UK, China

Question 6

Stage 5

Answer 6

Birthrate: lower than death rate
Death rate: low
Population change: low decline
Countries today: Japan (they need immigrants)