Ch 4: Population growth
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What term is used to describe the rapid increase in global population since 1800?

  • Population normalization
  • Population stagnation
  • Population explosion (correct)
  • Population decline

In which type of countries is about 95% of the current population growth occurring?

  • Less Economically Developed Countries (LEDCs) (correct)
  • Developed countries
  • High income countries
  • More Economically Developed Countries (MEDCs)

At what global population figure is it projected to stabilize around by the year 2200?

  • 7 billion
  • 5 billion
  • 15 billion
  • 10.4 billion (correct)

Which stage of the Demographic Transition Model is characterized by low birth and death rates leading to population stabilization?

<p>Stage 4 – Low Stationary (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What factor contributes to the rapid population growth in Stage 2 of the Demographic Transition Model?

<p>High birth and declining death rates (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which region is experiencing population decreases or has reached a replacement level according to the text?

<p>More Economically Developed Countries (MEDCs) (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What factor leads to decreased birth rates in Stage 3 of the Demographic Transition Model?

<p>Urbanization (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What has largely attributed to the significant global population growth since 1800?

<p>Advancements in medicine (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which stage of the Demographic Transition Model do high birth and death rates lead to very slow population growth?

<p>Stage 1 – High Stationary (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes a country in the Stationary stage of population growth?

<p>Narrowing base in the population pyramid (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which country is considered overpopulated according to the text?

<p>Netherlands due to falling living standards (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What major challenge arises from the world adding approximately 90 million people annually?

<p>Sustainability concerns (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which stage of population growth has a very low birth rate according to the text?

<p>Declining (Stage 5) (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a defining characteristic of the Expanding stage of population growth?

<p>High birth rates (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

'Overpopulation' is not solely dependent on population density but also on what according to the text?

<p>'Whether the economic system can sustain or improve living standards' (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

'Global Perspective' in the text mentions a potential global population of how many billion by 2050?

<p>$9$ billion (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

'Singapore' is highlighted in the text for implementing successful family planning to control what?

<p>'Population growth' (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of policymakers utilizing the demographic transition model according to the text?

<p>'Analyzing changes in population dynamics' (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

'Stage 5 – Declining' is characterized by what according to the text?

<p>'Slow population decline' (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key factor in determining if a country is considered overpopulated according to the text?

<p>Economic system's ability to sustain living standards amidst population changes (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which stage of population growth does the base of the population pyramid narrow due to declining birth rates?

<p>Stationary (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes the 'Expanding' stage of population growth?

<p>Wide base in the population pyramid (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which country, despite its low density, is considered overpopulated due to falling living standards?

<p>Somalia (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What leads to a slow population decline in the 'Declining' stage of population growth?

<p>Low birth and death rates (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which concept does the Demographic Transition Model provide a framework for analyzing according to the text?

<p>Population dynamics across different economic development stages (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a significant challenge posed by the world adding approximately 90 million people annually?

<p>Resource and environmental sustainability concerns (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What sets the 'Stationary' stage of population growth apart from others?

<p>'V'-shaped age distribution curve (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which region has experienced population decreases or reached replacement levels as mentioned in the text?

<p>Europe (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What contributes significantly to global population growth since 1800 as per the text?

<p>Improved healthcare and sanitation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main reason behind the rapid increase in global population since 1800?

<p>Advancements in medicine (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which stage of the Demographic Transition Model does urbanization play a significant role in influencing birth and death rates?

<p>Stage 3 – Late Expanding (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which characteristic is associated with countries in More Economically Developed Countries (MEDCs) in terms of population growth?

<p>Population stabilization (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the projected global population figure around the year 2200 according to the text?

<p>10.4 billion (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What contributes significantly to the slow population growth in Stage 1 of the Demographic Transition Model?

<p>High birth and death rates (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which factor is crucial for population stabilization in Stage 4 of the Demographic Transition Model?

<p>Decreased birth and death rates (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a defining characteristic of Stage 2 – Early Expanding in the Demographic Transition Model?

<p>Rapid population growth (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the defining characteristic of Stage 1 in the Demographic Transition Model?

<p>Very slow population growth (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which factor is crucial for decreasing birth rates in Stage 3 of the Demographic Transition Model?

<p>Improved women's rights (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes a country in the Declining stage of population growth?

<p>Slow population decline (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which stage of population growth experiences low birth and death rates that lead to stabilization?

<p>Low Stationary (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What contributes significantly to the reduction of birth rates in the Late Expanding stage of the Demographic Transition Model?

<p>Urbanization (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which phase is characterized by high birth and death rates resulting in very slow population growth?

<p>'Stationary' phase (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which countries is about 95% of the current population growth happening according to the text?

<p>Less Economically Developed Countries (LEDCs) (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

'Early Expanding' in the Demographic Transition Model is characterized by what?

<p>'Expanding' birth rates (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

'Low Stationary' stage of population growth is influenced by what factor leading to stabilization?

<p>'Low' birth and death rate (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of understanding population growth and its implications, as mentioned in the text?

<p>Planning for global sustainability (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which region has experienced population decreases or has reached replacement levels according to the text?

<p>Netherlands (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What contributes significantly to the slow population growth in Stage 1 of the Demographic Transition Model?

<p>High birth and death rates (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key factor in determining if a country is considered overpopulated according to the text?

<p>Living standards impact (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which characteristic is associated with countries in More Economically Developed Countries (MEDCs) in terms of population growth?

<p>Low birth rates and low death rates (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which stage of the Demographic Transition Model does urbanization play a significant role in influencing birth and death rates?

<p>Expanding (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

'Overpopulation' is not solely dependent on population density but also on what according to the text?

<p><strong>Living standards impact</strong> (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

'Global Perspective' mentions a potential global population of how many billion by 2050?

<p>$9$ billion (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

'Singapore' is highlighted in the text for implementing successful family planning to control what?

<p><strong>Population growth</strong> (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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