Practice Demographic Transition (2.5) - The World Population: Distribution, Density and Growth

Practice: Demographic Transition

Lesson 2.5The World Population: Distribution, Density and Growth

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Question 1.
What is population distribution?
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Think about where most people live.
Question 2.
What are push factors?
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Consider reasons why someone might leave their hometown.
3Question 3.
What describes the demographic transition theory?
- It includes three stages of population dynamics.
- It focuses only on migration patterns.
- It disregards the impact of health.
- It applies solely to urban areas.
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Recall the stages mentioned.
4Question 4.
True or False: Push factors attract people to live in certain areas.
- True
- False
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Think of the motive behind moving.
Question 5.
If a country is experiencing a rapid increase in population due to migration while having a high birth rate and decreasing death rate, what stage of demographic transition are they likely in? Discuss the implications of this stage on resource management.
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Consider which factors influence this balance.
Question 6.
Evaluate the effects of urbanization on rural areas when migration predominantly moves from rural to urban settings.
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Think about how resources might be utilized differently in urban vs. rural areas.

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