Demographic Transition Model
Definition
The demographic transition model is a theoretical framework that explains the historical and future changes in population growth rates based on the transitions from high birth and death rates to low birth and death rates as countries develop economically.
Analogy
Imagine a caterpillar transforming into a butterfly. Just like how the caterpillar goes through different stages before becoming a beautiful butterfly, countries also go through different stages of population growth before reaching stability.
Related terms
Preindustrial Stage: This stage is characterized by high birth and death rates, resulting in slow population growth.
Transitional Stage: In this stage, death rates start to decrease due to advancements in healthcare and sanitation, while birth rates remain high. This leads to rapid population growth.
Industrial Stage: Birth rates begin to decline as access to education increases for women and urbanization occurs. Death rates continue to decline or stabilize, leading to slower population growth.
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Which of the following are characteristics of Stage 3 of the Demographic Transition Model?
Which of the following are characteristics of Stage 2 of the Demographic Transition Model?
Which of the following are characteristics of Stage 5 of the Demographic Transition Model?
In which stage of the demographic transition model is the total fertility rate (TFR) expected to be high?
In which stage of the Demographic Transition Model does the birth rate drop to equal zero population growth?
Which stage of the Demographic Transition Model is characterized by high birth rates to compensate for high infant mortality rates?
During which stage of the Demographic Transition Model does industrialization begin, leading to access to food and improved healthcare?
In which stage of the Demographic Transition Model is the death rate low due to improved medicine and modernization?
Which stage of the Demographic Transition Model is characterized by a rising birth rate, low death rate, and a stable or slowly increasing growth rate?
In which stage of the Demographic Transition Model is characterized by high birth rates, lowering death rates, and a high growth rate?
During which stage of the Demographic Transition Model do both birth rates and death rates decrease, leading to a decreasing growth rate?
Which stage of the Demographic Transition Model is characterized by low birth rates, low death rates, and a low or negative growth rate?
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