Human Population

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What is a slow growth population pyramid?

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A slow growth population pyramid has a narrow base and a wider top, indicating that the birth rate is low and the population is aging.

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What happens to a population after the demographic transition is complete?

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After the demographic transition, a population typically stays about the same size as time passes.

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What does an age structure with more young children than teenagers indicate?

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It indicates that the population will likely double in 30 years due to high birth rates.

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What are the main reasons for the dramatic increase in world population?

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Better medicine, better sanitation, and better technology have all contributed to the dramatic increase in world population.

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Why is most of the worldwide human population growing exponentially?

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Most countries have not yet completed the demographic transition, leading to rapid population growth.

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What is a rapid growth population pyramid?

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A rapid growth population pyramid has a wide base, indicating high birth rates and a young population.

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What is a zero growth population pyramid?

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A zero growth population pyramid has a uniform shape, indicating that the birth rate and death rate are equal.

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What is a negative growth population pyramid?

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A negative growth population pyramid has a narrower base than the top, indicating that the population is declining.

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What is the demographic transition model?

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The demographic transition model describes the transition from high birth and death rates to low birth and death rates as a country develops.

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What is the significance of the demographic transition?

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The demographic transition is significant because it affects population growth, economic development, and resource consumption.