The Demographic Transition Model (DTM) - video quiz

What is the demographic transition model (DTM) used to show?

• D. Changes in government policies over time

• C. Changes in technology over time

• B. Changes in population over time

• A. Changes in climate over time

During which stage of the DTM did the Industrial Revolution occur?

• A. Stage 1

• D. Stage 4

• B. Stage 2

• C. Stage 3

What did Thomas Malthus predict about the future of food production and population growth?

• D. Food production and population growth are unrelated

• C. Food production and population growth will remain constant

• B. Population growth will outpace food production

• A. Food production will outpace population growth

In which stage of the DTM does the birth rate start to fall?

• A. Stage 1

• B. Stage 2

• C. Stage 3

• D. Stage 4

Which countries are likely to be in stage 4 of the DTM?

• D. Germany and Japan

• C. China and Canada

• B. India and Mexico

• A. Angola and Sudan

What is the current estimate for the world population to cap out at in the next 50 years?

• A. 5 billion

• B. 8 billion

• C. 10 billion

• D. 15 billion

What percentage of the world CO2 emissions do the richest 10% of humans account for?

• A. 25%

• B. 50%

• C. 75%

• D. 90%

As more countries develop, what are people likely to want more of that could put a strain on resources and the environment?

• C. Technology

• B. Healthcare

• A. Education

• D. Material possessions

What problem might arise as more countries develop and people want more things?

• A. Overpopulation

• B. Overconsumption

• C. Overproduction

• D. Clean air

What is the estimated world population growth rate for the next 50 years?

• A. 1.5%

• B. 2.5%

• C. 3.5%

• D. 4.5%