Unit 2 Review

Question 1

Population Composition

Answer 1

The structure of a population

Question 2

Population Pyramids

Answer 2

Graphical representations of age and gender distribution

Question 3

Population Dynamics

Answer 3

The study of population changes due to birth rates

Question 4

(CBR)

Answer 4

Birthrate

Question 5

(CDR)

Answer 5

Deathrate

Question 6

(NIR)

Answer 6

Natural Increase Rate

Question 7

Migration

Answer 7

The movement of people due to push and pull factors.

Question 8

The Demographic Transition Model (DTM)

Answer 8

A model that explains the stages of population growth as countries develop.

Question 9

Stage 1

Answer 9

High birth and death rates

Question 10

Stage 2

Answer 10

High birth rates

Question 11

Stage 3

Answer 11

Declining birth rates

Question 12

Stage 4

Answer 12

Low birth and death rates

Question 13

Stage 5

Answer 13

Very low birth rates

Question 14

Malthusian Theory

Answer 14

The theory proposed by Thomas Malthus that population growth would outpace food production

Question 15

Criticism Malthusian Theory

Answer 15

Technological advances in agriculture and changing birth rates have challenged Malthus’s predictions.

Question 16

Pronatalist Policies

Answer 16

Encourage higher birth rates through incentives like financial support or tax breaks.

Question 17

Anti-Natalist Policies

Answer 17

Aim to reduce birth rates through measures such as family planning and education (e.g.

Question 18

Migration Policies

Answer 18

Regulate immigration by attracting or limiting people based on economic or political needs.

Question 19

How Education Affects Population

Answer 19

Access to education for women correlates with lower fertility rates.