Population Distribution and Demographic Transition Model

Flashcards covering population distribution concepts and the Demographic Transition Model.

Population Distribution

How people are spread out across a specific area.

Arithmetic Density

Total population divided by total area; includes uninhabitable land.

Physiological Density

Total population divided by arable land; shows stress on land to feed people.

Agricultural Density

Farmers divided by arable land; indicates manual labor used in farming.

Carrying Capacity

Maximum number of individuals an environment can sustain.

Stage 1: High Stationary

Which stage of the Demographic Transition Model is characterized by a high birth rate and a high death rate?

Stage 2: Early Expanding

Which stage of the Demographic Transition Model is characterized by a high birth rate and a rapidly falling death rate?

Stage 3: Late Expanding

Which stage of the Demographic Transition Model is characterized by a falling birth rate and a more slowly falling death rate?

Stage 4: Low Stationary

Which stage of the Demographic Transition Model is characterized by a low birth rate and a low death rate?

Many children needed for farming, many children die at an early age, religious/social encouragement, no family planning

What are some reasons for changes in birth rate during Stage 2: Early Expanding?