Untitled Flashcards Set

What is the Demographic Trap?

Occurs when economic development does not increase as populations grow.

What is a consequence of decreasing standards of living in relation to fertility rates?

It produces higher fertility rates, which operates to maintain low standards of living.

What characterizes the Demographic Trap?

High birth rates and low death rates.

What is demographic data important for?

Making predictions and planning.

What determines the usefulness of demographic data?

Its quality.

What does human population age distributions provide?

A picture of the proportions of age classes in a population.

What do sex ratios in a population indicate?

The distribution of male and female populations.

How does urbanization affect populations?

It is an indicator of increasing population density and contributes to dissociation from natural systems.

What is the status of women in a culture and population linked to?

Their education level and overall quality of life in that population.

What does the 'Rule of 70' calculate?

Human population doubling time based on the growth rate.

Why can't human carrying capacity be calculated like non-human populations?

It is influenced by human choices and is dynamic and unpredictable.

What is the greatest environmental problem according to the notes?

Overpopulation.

What do Malthusians believe regarding population and food supply?

Population size increases faster than food supply.

How is the quality of life related to population density?

It is directly related; generally, higher density can impact quality of life.

What enhances the quality of life in cultures?

Education for women.