APES demographic transition model key terms
Study key terms related to the demographic transition model in AP Environmental Science, focusing on population changes, fertility rates, and economic impacts across different stages.
Quiz(36 questions)
1. What is the term for the average number of children a woman is expected to have during her lifetime?
Terms in this Study Set(36)
Stages of Demographic Transition(16)
What characterizes Stage 1 of the Demographic Transition Model?
High birth and death rates; stable population; subsistence economy; examples: remote tribes.
True or False: Stage 2 has declining death rates.
True. Improved healthcare and sanitation lead to lower death rates.
What occurs in Stage 3 of the Demographic Transition Model?
Declining birth rates; urbanization; increased access to contraception; example: Brazil.
Fill in the blank: Stage 4 is marked by _____ birth and death rates.
low birth and death rates; stable population.
What is the main feature of Stage 5?
Negative population growth; low birth rates; aging population; example: Japan.
Compare birth rates in Stage 2 and Stage 4.
Stage 2: high birth rates; Stage 4: low birth rates.
In which stage does a population experience rapid growth?
Stage 2; declining death rates while birth rates remain high.
What leads to the decline in birth rates in Stage 3?
Increased education, employment opportunities, and access to family planning.
True or False: Stage 1 is common in developed countries today.
False. Stage 1 is rare; most countries are in Stages 2-5.
Describe the transition from Stage 3 to Stage 4.
Birth rates continue to decline; population growth stabilizes; urban lifestyle.
What causes a country to move to Stage 5?
Low birth rates due to lifestyle choices; aging population increases.
How does migration affect the demographic transition?
Can shift population growth; young migrants may increase birth rates.
What characterizes the population pyramid of Stage 1?
Wide base; high youth population; short life expectancy.
Identify a country in Stage 2.
Ethiopia; high growth rate due to high birth and declining death rates.
What is the effect of industrialization on demographic transition?
Promotes movement from Stage 1 to Stage 2; lowers death rates.
Fill in the blank: Stage 4 is often called the _____ stage.
post-industrial stage; balanced birth and death rates.
Key Terms and Concepts(12)
What is birth rate?
The number of live births per 1,000 people per year.
What defines death rate?
The number of deaths per 1,000 people per year.
True or False: High birth rates always lead to population growth.
False. High birth rates can be offset by high death rates.
Fill in the blank: The ________ rate is crucial for understanding population growth.
death
Cause → Effect: High migration rates lead to __________.
increased population density and diversity.
Compare birth rate and death rate.
Birth rate: live births / 1,000 Death rate: deaths / 1,000
What is net migration?
The difference between the number of immigrants and emigrants in a population.
How does fertility rate impact population size?
A higher fertility rate typically leads to faster population growth.
True or False: Migration can influence demographic transitions.
True. Migration affects population structure and growth.
What is a population pyramid?
A graphical representation showing the age and sex distribution of a population.
Fill in the blank: A decreasing death rate typically results in a __________ population growth.
positive
What does life expectancy indicate?
The average number of years a person is expected to live based on current mortality rates.
Impacts on Sustainability(8)
How does population growth impact resource use?
Increased population leads to higher demand for resources like water, energy, and food - resulting in overexploitation.
True or false: Urbanization decreases environmental sustainability.
False. Urbanization can enhance sustainability through efficient resource use and reduced per capita land consumption.
Fill in the blank: A decrease in death rate usually results in an increase in _______ rate.
birth
How does increased population density affect resource consumption?
Higher population density often leads to increased resource consumption, including water, energy, and land. This can result in faster depletion of natural resources and increased environmental degradation.
True or false: Urban sprawl promotes sustainability.
False: Urban sprawl increases transportation needs, habitat destruction, and energy use, leading to greater environmental impact.
Fill in the blank: Improved healthcare and sanitation typically lead to a decrease in _______ rates.
death rates.
Compare resource use in developed vs. developing countries.
Developed: Higher per capita resource use. Developing: Lower per capita, but may have rapid growth leading to increased overall consumption.
Cause → Effect: What happens when a country enters Stage 2 of the demographic transition model?
Cause: Decrease in death rates. Effect: Population growth accelerates, leading to greater demand for food, water, and housing.
Questions in this Study Set(36)
1. What is the term for the average number of children a woman is expected to have during her lifetime?
2. What defines Stage 1 of the Demographic Transition Model?
3. What is the primary effect of a rapidly growing population on natural resources?
4. Which of the following best describes the term 'doubling time'?
5. Which stage is characterized by rapidly declining death rates?
6. True or false: Higher population density always leads to sustainable practices.
7. Which of the following factors does NOT typically contribute to high birth rates?
8. What significant change occurs in Stage 3 of the Demographic Transition Model?
9. Fill in the blank: Urbanization typically leads to improved _______ use efficiency.
10. What would a country with a stable population likely exhibit in terms of birth and death rates?
11. Stage 4 is marked by which combination of birth and death rates?
12. Which of the following is NOT a consequence of urban sprawl?
13. What is the significance of a population pyramid's shape?
14. Which is a key feature of Stage 5?
15. What is the impact of improved healthcare on population growth?
16. Which of the following is a direct consequence of a high death rate?
17. How do birth rates in Stage 2 compare to those in Stage 3?
18. How does the resource consumption pattern differ between developed and developing countries?
19. Which statement best describes 'replacement level fertility'?
20. In which stage does a population typically experience rapid population growth?
21. Cause → Effect: What happens when a country moves from Stage 1 to Stage 2 of the demographic transition model?
22. Which demographic characteristic is primarily associated with urbanization?
23. What leads to the decline in birth rates transitioning from Stage 2 to Stage 3?
24. Which of the following best describes the relationship between sustainability and resource availability?
25. How does life expectancy generally correlate with GDP per capita?
26. True or False: Stage 1 is commonly found in developed countries today.
27. What does the term 'net migration rate' indicate?
28. What describes the transition from Stage 3 to Stage 4?
29. Which scenario best exemplifies a demographic transition from stage 2 to stage 3?
30. What triggers a country to potentially enter Stage 5?
31. What is a characteristic of stage 1 in the demographic transition model?
32. How does migration impact demographic transition?
33. What is the characteristic of a population pyramid in Stage 1?
34. Identify a country that exemplifies Stage 2.
35. What effect does industrialization have on demographic transition?
36. Fill in the blank: Stage 4 is often referred to as the _____ stage.
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