Development and population

Which of the following is NOT characteristic of a developed country?

• Excellent healthcare system

• Freedom of speech

• High levels of education

• Low number of internet users

What two words would you use to describe the population shown in this picture?

• Elderly

• Youthful

• Female

• Male

"The number of people who die per 1000 people in the population per year" is a definition of what key term?

• Total population

• Natural increase

• Birth rate

• Death rate

The Demographic Transition Model has 3 lines, which of the following is NOT one of those lines?

• Birth rate

• Immigration rate

• Death rate

• Total population

During which stage of the DTM does the death rate first fall rapidly?

• Stage 1

• Stage 2

• Stage 3

• Stage 4

During which stage of the DTM does the birth rate first fall rapidly?

• Stage 1

• Stage 2

• Stage 3

• Stage 4

What happens to the total population size during stage 2 and 3 of the DTM?

• It is stable

• It grows rapidly

• It grows slowly

• It decreases

Which of the following reasons is the biggest reason for a decrease in death rate in stage 2 of the DTM?

• Improvements in healthcare

• Peace after war

• Great internet access

• Women start seeking careers

Why does death rate increase above birth rate in stage 5?

• Terrorist attacks increase

• Most people are elderly and at higher risk of dying

• People are wealthier

• Wars break out

What does DTM stand for?

• Demographic Transition Model

• Demographic Travel Mode

• Developing Transition Model

• Development Tool Machine