Unit 4 - Human Population (APES)

Front

What happens if a population exceeds its environmental carrying capacity?

Back

The death rate may rise.

Front

What is a population pyramid?

Back

A graphical representation showing the distribution of various age groups in a population.

Front

What type of growth is characterized by a stable population size?

Back

Stable Growth.

Front

What are some consequences of overwhelming populations?

Back

Polluted rivers, inadequate housing, barren land.

Front

What is not a result of overwhelming populations?

Back

Rural sprawl.

Front

What is the first stage of the demographic transition model?

Back

Preindustrial stage.

Front

What follows the preindustrial stage in the demographic transition model?

Back

Population explosion.

Front

What occurs after the population explosion in the demographic transition model?

Back

Birth rate decreases.

Front

What is the final stage of the demographic transition model?

Back

Population size decreases.

Front

Define carrying capacity.

Back

The maximum number of individuals an environment can sustainably support.