Population 2

• What is the title of the video in the RGCC geography playlist?

  Population Dynamics
• How many case studies are mentioned for population dynamics?

  Four
• What does the term "population explosion" refer to?


  The rapid increase of the Earth's population
• What is the estimated global population in present day?


  Around 8 billion
• What is the current rate of population increase per year?


  17 million people per year
• What was the growth rate of the global population in 2011?


  1. 1 percent
• What are the key terms related to population dynamics?

  • Birth rate
  • Death rate
  • Rate of natural change
  • Population growth rate
  • Immigration rate
  • Emigration rate
  • Rate of net migration
• How is immigration rate defined?


  Number of immigrants per thousand population entering a receiving country per year
• How is emigration rate defined?


  Number of immigrants per thousand population living in a country of origin per year
• What causes the rapid increase in population according to the study material?

  The birth rate is greater than the death rate
• What is the Demographic Transition Model (DTM)?


  • Explains causes of changes in population sizes
  • Simplifies reality with broad generalizations
  • Shows historical shifts of birth and death rates from high to low
  • Consists of five stages: high stationary, early expanding, late expanding, low stationary, and declining
• What happens to the population as a country moves from stage one to stage five in the DTM?


  The population initially increases and may eventually decline
• What is the relationship between birth rate and death rate in stage one of the DTM?


  Birth rate is slightly higher than death rate
• What causes the death rate to decrease in stage two of the DTM?


  Improvements in healthcare and sanitation
• What trend is observed in birth rates during stage three of the DTM?


  Birth rates begin to decline
• What is a characteristic of stage five in the DTM?


  Birth rate may fall below death rate
• What factors affect birth rates?


  • Access to contraceptives
  • Education levels
  • Job opportunities
  • Age at marriage
  • Government incentives
  • Influence of religion and tradition
• What factors affect death rates?


  • War
  • Quality of diet
  • Sanitation
  • Average life expectancy
  • Quality and affordability of healthcare
• What is the total fertility rate?


  The average number of children a woman has during her lifetime
• How do economic factors influence fertility rates in less developed countries?


  Children are seen as economic assets and workers
• What is a significant cause of high birth rates in some cultures?


  Traditions demanding high rates of reproduction
• What is life expectancy at birth?


  The average number of years a newborn is expected to live
• What are some causes of declining mortality rates in developing countries?


  Improved healthcare, access to clean water, and sanitation
• What are the direct consequences of high natural population growth in Kenya?


  • Unemployment
  • Lack of adequate housing
• What is Kenya's average number of births per woman in 2020?


  1. 4 children per woman
• What are some problems faced by Kenya due to high population growth?


  Overcrowding in schools, unemployment, and food shortages
• What are the reasons for declining population in Russia?


  • Low birth rates
  • High death rates
  • Emigration
• What was the birth rate in Russia around 2016?


  13 per thousand per year
• What is a common method of birth control among women in Russia?

  Abortion
• What challenges does Russia face due to its declining population?


  Abandonment of rural villages and increased divorce rates
• What measures is Russia taking to increase its birth rates?


  • Government incentives for families
  • Policies to encourage childbirth
• What is a common reason for high abortion rates among Russian women?


  Many Russian women use abortion as a method of birth control.
• Why do many people in Russia focus more on work than raising a family?


  People prioritize their careers over family life.
• What challenges does Russia face due to low population growth?


  Russia faces challenges such as declining population, abandoned villages, and increased divorce rates.
• How does immigration affect Russia's economy?


  Declining population may lead to a decrease in economically active individuals, impacting the economy negatively.
• What medal does Russia award families with four or more children?


  Families are honored with a Paternal Glory medal.
• What welfare benefits are provided for children in low-income families in Russia?


  Welfare benefits are paid for children aged three to seven in low-income families.
• What is overpopulation?


  • Too many people in an area relative to resources
  • Exceeds the carrying capacity of the country
• What is underpopulation?


  • Too few people in an area to use resources effectively
  • Not necessarily linked to low population numbers
• What is the optimum population?


  The optimum population is the balance between population and resources that achieves the highest standard of living.