Population Check

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What happens to the birth rate in Stage 3 of the Demographic Transition Model (DTM)?

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The birth rate is dropping quickly.

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What is the expected impact on the population of barley-eating birds if a disease destroys barley plants in their ecosystem?

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The bird population would decrease.

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What was the world population growth rate in the late 1960s compared to today?

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The population growth rate today is higher than it was in the late 1960s.

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How are the birth and death rates characterized in Stage 4 of the DTM?

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Both the death and birth rates are low and fluctuating.

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What does a lower birth rate indicate about a country's development status?

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A lower birth rate typically indicates a more developed country.

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What are the four stages of the Demographic Transition Model (DTM)?

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1. High Stationary, 2. Early Expanding, 3. Late Expanding, 4. Low Stationary.

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What factors contribute to a declining birth rate in a population?

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Increased access to education, family planning, and economic development.

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What is the relationship between death rates and life expectancy in developed countries?

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Developed countries generally have lower death rates and higher life expectancy.

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How does urbanization affect population growth rates?

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Urbanization often leads to lower birth rates due to lifestyle changes and access to services.

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What role does healthcare play in population dynamics?

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Improved healthcare reduces death rates and can influence birth rates.