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</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</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)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Urbanization</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

    Which country is considered overpopulated according to the text?

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

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

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

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

    <p>High birth rates</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'</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</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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

    What distinguishes the 'Expanding' stage of population growth?

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

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

    <p>Somalia</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</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</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</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

    <p>Europe</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</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</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</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</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</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</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</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</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</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</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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

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

    <p>Netherlands</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</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</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</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</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></p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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