AP Environmental Science Flashcards: Demographic Transition
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What is a characteristic of a country in the early stages of the demographic transition?
A country in the early stages of the demographic transition, which is pre-industrial, would have high birth and death rates.
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What is a characteristic of a country in the early stages of the demographic transition?
A country in the early stages of the demographic transition, which is pre-industrial, would have high birth and death rates.
How does child labor differ between developing and developed nations?
Developing countries typically have more children in the workforce than developed countries do.
Identify a key demographic difference between developing and developed countries regarding child mortality.
Developing countries are characterized by higher infant mortality rates when compared to developed countries.
A country with high infant mortality and many children in the workforce is likely in what phase of economic development?
Based on these characteristics, the country is likely in a pre-industrial or developing phase of its economy.
What is the demographic transition model (DTM)?
The DTM is a model used to demonstrate the transition from high to low birth and death rates, typically shown in four or five stages.
What is the overall trend for birth and death rates as a country develops?
As a country develops, the general trend is for both birth and death rates to decline from high to lower levels.
Define the demographic transition.
The demographic transition refers to the shift from high to lower birth and death rates in a country as it develops from a pre-industrial to an industrialized economic system.
What economic change typically accompanies the demographic transition?
The demographic transition is associated with a country's development from a pre-industrial to an industrialized economic system.
What two vital rates change during the demographic transition?
During the demographic transition, both birth rates and death rates transition from high to lower levels.
What is a characteristic of a country in the later stages of the demographic transition?
A country in the later stages of the demographic transition, which is industrialized, would have lower birth and death rates.