DTM

• What is the relationship between birth rate and death rate when the population grows?

  The birth rate is higher than the death rate.
• What is natural increase in population?

  It occurs when more people are being born than are dying.
• How does population growth vary between countries?

  Population growth is faster in some countries than others, especially in less developed countries.
• How does population growth change within a country over time?

  It changes as the country develops.
• What is the link between changing birth and death rates and economic development?

  Changing birth and death rates are linked to a country's economic development.
• What are the five stages of the Demographic Transition Model (DTM)?

  1. Stage 1: High birth and death rates, low income.
  2. Stage 2: High birth rates, falling death rates, low development.
  3. Stage 3: Falling birth rates, increasing life expectancy, more developed.
  4. Stage 4: Low birth and death rates, high income.
  5. Stage 5: Very low birth rates, high life expectancy, high income.
• What characterizes Stage 1 of the DTM?

  High birth and death rates, low life expectancy, and very low income.
• Why do people have many children in Stage 1 of the DTM?

  Due to poor healthcare leading to high infant mortality rates.
• What is the economic basis of Stage 2 in the DTM?

  The economy is based on agriculture.
• What happens to death rates in Stage 2 of the DTM?

  Death rates fall due to improved healthcare and diet.
• What characterizes Stage 3 of the DTM?

  Rapidly falling birth rates and increasing life expectancy.
• How does women's status change in Stage 3 of the DTM?

  Women have a more equal place in society and better education.
• What economic changes occur in Stage 3 of the DTM?

  The economy shifts to manufacturing, increasing income.
• What characterizes Stages 4 and 5 of the DTM?

  Low birth rates, high life expectancy, and high income.
• Why do people have fewer children in Stages 4 and 5 of the DTM?

  People desire possessions and a high quality of life.
• What is the significance of healthcare in Stages 4 and 5 of the DTM?

  Healthcare is good, leading to low death rates and high life expectancy.
• How does Shakespeare's quote relate to the DTM?

  It suggests that development stages are universal and applicable to all societies.