The Demographic Transition Model - AP Human Geography
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How does fertility change during Stage 3 of the Demographic Transition Model?
How does fertility change during Stage 3 of the Demographic Transition Model?
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Fertility rates decrease. Economic development and women's education reduce birth rates.
Fertility rates decrease. Economic development and women's education reduce birth rates.
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Identify a key factor contributing to the decline in death rates during Stage 2.
Identify a key factor contributing to the decline in death rates during Stage 2.
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Improvements in healthcare. Better nutrition, sanitation, and medical technology reduce mortality.
Improvements in healthcare. Better nutrition, sanitation, and medical technology reduce mortality.
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What typically causes birth rates to decline in Stage 3 of the Demographic Transition Model?
What typically causes birth rates to decline in Stage 3 of the Demographic Transition Model?
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Increased access to contraception. Family planning enables couples to control reproduction timing.
Increased access to contraception. Family planning enables couples to control reproduction timing.
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Identify a characteristic of Stage 1 societies.
Identify a characteristic of Stage 1 societies.
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Subsistence farming. Agricultural societies require large families for labor and survival.
Subsistence farming. Agricultural societies require large families for labor and survival.
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Which stage of the Demographic Transition Model is associated with industrialization?
Which stage of the Demographic Transition Model is associated with industrialization?
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Stage 3. Manufacturing economy drives social and demographic changes.
Stage 3. Manufacturing economy drives social and demographic changes.
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What is the primary cause of population stabilization in Stage 4?
What is the primary cause of population stabilization in Stage 4?
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Equilibrium between birth and death rates. Both vital rates reach similar low levels in developed societies.
Equilibrium between birth and death rates. Both vital rates reach similar low levels in developed societies.
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Identify a social change that occurs during Stage 4 of the Demographic Transition Model.
Identify a social change that occurs during Stage 4 of the Demographic Transition Model.
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Increased gender equality. Women's participation in workforce and education increases autonomy.
Increased gender equality. Women's participation in workforce and education increases autonomy.
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In the Demographic Transition Model, which stage is marked by high infant mortality?
In the Demographic Transition Model, which stage is marked by high infant mortality?
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Stage 1. Poor healthcare and nutrition cause high childhood death rates.
Stage 1. Poor healthcare and nutrition cause high childhood death rates.
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Which stage of the Demographic Transition Model is associated with the onset of family planning?
Which stage of the Demographic Transition Model is associated with the onset of family planning?
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Stage 3. Contraception access allows deliberate control of family size.
Stage 3. Contraception access allows deliberate control of family size.
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What is a demographic challenge faced by Stage 5 countries?
What is a demographic challenge faced by Stage 5 countries?
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Aging population. Low birth rates create disproportionate elderly population burden.
Aging population. Low birth rates create disproportionate elderly population burden.
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Identify an environmental impact of rapid population growth in Stage 2.
Identify an environmental impact of rapid population growth in Stage 2.
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Increased resource consumption. Large populations strain natural resources and ecosystems.
Increased resource consumption. Large populations strain natural resources and ecosystems.
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What social phenomenon becomes prevalent in Stage 5 of the Demographic Transition Model?
What social phenomenon becomes prevalent in Stage 5 of the Demographic Transition Model?
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Population decline. Birth rates below replacement level cause population shrinkage.
Population decline. Birth rates below replacement level cause population shrinkage.
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Identify the economic development level typically seen in Stage 4 of the Demographic Transition Model.
Identify the economic development level typically seen in Stage 4 of the Demographic Transition Model.
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Developed economy. Advanced industrialization provides high living standards and services.
Developed economy. Advanced industrialization provides high living standards and services.
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In which stage of the Demographic Transition Model does life expectancy typically increase?
In which stage of the Demographic Transition Model does life expectancy typically increase?
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Stage 2. Healthcare improvements reduce infant mortality and extend longevity.
Stage 2. Healthcare improvements reduce infant mortality and extend longevity.
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Which stage of the Demographic Transition Model is often linked to economic maturity?
Which stage of the Demographic Transition Model is often linked to economic maturity?
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Stage 4. Advanced economies with high development indicators achieve stability.
Stage 4. Advanced economies with high development indicators achieve stability.
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Which stage of the Demographic Transition Model is indicated by a high dependency ratio?
Which stage of the Demographic Transition Model is indicated by a high dependency ratio?
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Stage 2. Large youth population creates high proportion of dependents.
Stage 2. Large youth population creates high proportion of dependents.
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Identify the economic development level typically seen in Stage 4 of the Demographic Transition Model.
Identify the economic development level typically seen in Stage 4 of the Demographic Transition Model.
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Developed economy. Advanced industrialization provides high living standards and services.
Developed economy. Advanced industrialization provides high living standards and services.
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What social phenomenon becomes prevalent in Stage 5 of the Demographic Transition Model?
What social phenomenon becomes prevalent in Stage 5 of the Demographic Transition Model?
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Population decline. Birth rates below replacement level cause population shrinkage.
Population decline. Birth rates below replacement level cause population shrinkage.
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What is a demographic challenge faced by Stage 5 countries?
What is a demographic challenge faced by Stage 5 countries?
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Aging population. Low birth rates create disproportionate elderly population burden.
Aging population. Low birth rates create disproportionate elderly population burden.
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In the Demographic Transition Model, which stage is marked by high infant mortality?
In the Demographic Transition Model, which stage is marked by high infant mortality?
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Stage 1. Poor healthcare and nutrition cause high childhood death rates.
Stage 1. Poor healthcare and nutrition cause high childhood death rates.
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What typically causes birth rates to decline in Stage 3 of the Demographic Transition Model?
What typically causes birth rates to decline in Stage 3 of the Demographic Transition Model?
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Increased access to contraception. Family planning enables couples to control reproduction timing.
Increased access to contraception. Family planning enables couples to control reproduction timing.
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Identify an environmental impact of rapid population growth in Stage 2.
Identify an environmental impact of rapid population growth in Stage 2.
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Increased resource consumption. Large populations strain natural resources and ecosystems.
Increased resource consumption. Large populations strain natural resources and ecosystems.
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What is the primary cause of population stabilization in Stage 4?
What is the primary cause of population stabilization in Stage 4?
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Equilibrium between birth and death rates. Both vital rates reach similar low levels in developed societies.
Equilibrium between birth and death rates. Both vital rates reach similar low levels in developed societies.
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What stage of the Demographic Transition Model is characterized by population stabilization?
What stage of the Demographic Transition Model is characterized by population stabilization?
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Stage 4. Balanced vital rates create steady population size.
Stage 4. Balanced vital rates create steady population size.
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What factor is a common cause of population decline in Stage 5 of the Demographic Transition Model?
What factor is a common cause of population decline in Stage 5 of the Demographic Transition Model?
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Declining birth rates. Fertility falls below replacement level in developed countries.
Declining birth rates. Fertility falls below replacement level in developed countries.
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Identify a country currently in Stage 2 of the Demographic Transition Model.
Identify a country currently in Stage 2 of the Demographic Transition Model.
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Nigeria. Sub-Saharan African country with high birth rates and declining mortality.
Nigeria. Sub-Saharan African country with high birth rates and declining mortality.
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Which stage of the Demographic Transition Model involves the lowest natural increase rate?
Which stage of the Demographic Transition Model involves the lowest natural increase rate?
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Stage 4. Birth and death rates converge at low levels.
Stage 4. Birth and death rates converge at low levels.
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Which demographic transition stage involves decreasing family size?
Which demographic transition stage involves decreasing family size?
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Stage 3. Economic development reduces incentives for large families.
Stage 3. Economic development reduces incentives for large families.
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Which stage of the Demographic Transition Model is indicated by a high dependency ratio?
Which stage of the Demographic Transition Model is indicated by a high dependency ratio?
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Stage 2. Large youth population creates high proportion of dependents.
Stage 2. Large youth population creates high proportion of dependents.
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Which stage in the Demographic Transition Model is characterized by a demographic dividend?
Which stage in the Demographic Transition Model is characterized by a demographic dividend?
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Stage 3. Large working-age population supports economic growth potential.
Stage 3. Large working-age population supports economic growth potential.
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