Geography Grade 10 Quiz 1

The first stage of the demographic transition model is

• Early expanding stage

• Low stationary phase

• High stationary phase

Rapid growth over a short period of time

• Population growth

• Rapid growth

• Exponential growth

The number of people an area can support

• Carrying capacity

• Stable population

• Population density

The idea that a community can develop and keep going if they use the resources available in a manner that will ensure their survival

A narrow base in a population pyramid indicates a

• Low birth rate

• High birth rate

• Low death rate

What contributes to a high life expectancy?

• More children being born

• Availability of health services and improved diets

• Famine and diseases

What is the third stage of the demographic transition model?

• Low stationary phase

• Late expanding phase

• Early expanding phase