Populations Study Guide 2024

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What does a population pyramid show?

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It shows the percent of males and females at each age range.

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What happens to the growth of a population if the number of births equals the number of deaths?

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The growth of the population will stay the same.

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NGSS.HS-LS2-6

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During which phase of the demographic transition does the death rate decline while the birth rate remains high?

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Stage 2: Early Expanding (Transitional)

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What type of growth is the human population experiencing today?

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Exponential growth.

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What happens to the growth of a population if the number of births is greater than the number of deaths?

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The growth of the population will increase.

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NGSS.HS-LS2-6

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Define 'demographic transition'.

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The demographic transition is the model that describes the transition of a country from high birth and death rates to low birth and death rates as it develops.

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What is 'exponential growth' in population studies?

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Exponential growth refers to a population increasing at a constant rate, leading to a rapid increase in size.

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NGSS.HS-LS2-2

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What is the significance of the 'death rate' in population studies?

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The death rate is the number of deaths in a population over a specific period, indicating the health and longevity of that population.

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NGSS.HS-LS4-5

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What does 'zero population growth' mean?

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Zero population growth occurs when the number of births equals the number of deaths, resulting in no net population increase.

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What is the 'birth rate'?

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The birth rate is the number of live births per 1,000 people in a population per year.