2.5 - The Demographic Transition Model

Which stage of the Demographic Transition Model is characterized by a declining birth rate and a low death rate?

• Stage 1

• Stage 2

• Stage 3

• Stage 4

Fill in the blank: The demographic transition model is used to study changes in ______ over time.

• Economic growth

• Population dynamics

• Climate change

• Technological advancement

Fill in the blank: A reason for high CDR in Stage One is ______.

• Long life expectancy

• Famine

• Abundant resources

• Peaceful environment

In Stage Two, life expectancy is still low but improved due to ______.

• Better education

• Improved nutrition

• Economic growth

• Political stability

What is one reason for the decline in birth rates during Stage 3?

• Increase in child labor

• Urbanization reduces the need for child labor

• Decrease in healthcare

• Increase in agricultural jobs.

Which factor contributes to the increase in life expectancy during Stage 3?

• Decrease in healthcare

• Increase in female employment and education

• Increase in agricultural jobs

• Decrease in urbanization.

What happens to the total population during Stage 3?

• It decreases

• It remains constant

• It increases slowly

• It increases rapidly.

What is the birth rate trend in Stage 3 and 4 of the demographic transition model?

• High

• Falling

• Stable

• Rapid Increase

What is a characteristic of the population composition in Stage Five?

• High birth rate

• High elderly dependency ratio

• High youth population

• High immigration rate.

Which of the following best illustrates the reason for the CDR in Stage 4 of the DTM?

• Life expectancy continues to decrease

• India has too many elderly people in it's overall population

• life expectancy continues to increase

• the infant mortality rate is too high in Stage 4 countries