Global population issues

• What is the demographic transition model?

  A model that describes the transition of a country through different stages of population growth and decline
• How can the cost of living affect a country's demographic transition?

  Higher costs of living can slow down development and affect population growth
• In what way does the position of women in society influence demographic transition?

  Women in higher positions can lead to lower birth rates and improved healthcare
• What characterizes Stage I of the demographic transition model?

  High birth rates and high death rates, often in undeveloped areas
• Why might a tribe in Stage I have a low life expectancy?

  Due to high death rates from lack of healthcare
• Which country is an example of Stage II in the demographic transition model?

  Chad
• Which country represents Stage III in the demographic transition model?

  China
• What is an example of a country in Stage IV of the demographic transition model?

  The United Kingdom
• Which country is an example of Stage V in the demographic transition model?

  Germany
• What are the stages of the demographic transition model and their examples?

  • Stage I: Premote tribe
  • Stage II: Chad
  • Stage III: China
  • Stage IV: United Kingdom
  • Stage V: Germany