Population Dynamics and Theories

The video covers key concepts in AP Human Geography, focusing on population distribution, density, composition, and dynamics. It explains factors affecting where people live, how densely populated areas are, and the characteristics of populations. The video also discusses the implications of these factors on political, economic, and social processes, and introduces theoretical models like the demographic transition model and the epidemiological transition model. Additionally, it explores the role of women in population trends and the effects of migration.

Which of the following is a physical factor affecting population distribution?

• Political stability

• Climate

• Cultural significance

• Economic opportunities

What does arithmetic density measure?

• Total farmers divided by total arable land

• Total population divided by total arable land

• Total population divided by water bodies

• Total population divided by total land area

How does population density affect economic processes?

• It determines the allocation of political power.

• It influences the distribution of natural resources.

• It impacts cultural significance of regions.

• It affects how money is spent on services.

What is the dependency ratio?

• The number of deaths per thousand people

• The number of births per thousand people

• The number of dependents per working-age person

• The ratio of males to females in a population

Which model explains the growth and changes in human population over history?

• Demographic Transition Model

• Population Pyramid Model

• Cultural Attachment Model

• Physiological Density Model

In the demographic transition model, what characterizes the early expanding stage?

• High birth rate and declining death rate

• High birth rate and high death rate

• Declining birth rate and high death rate

• Low birth rate and low death rate

What is a major critique of the epidemiological transition model?

• It ignores the role of industrialization

• It oversimplifies the causes of population change due to diseases

• It does not consider migration patterns

• It focuses too much on birth rates

According to Malthusian theory, what was Thomas Malthus's main concern about population growth?

• The death rate would increase due to diseases

• The population would grow faster than the food supply

• Technological advances would not keep up with population growth

• The birth rate would decline too rapidly

How do pro-natalist policies aim to influence population growth?

• By promoting family planning

• By reducing the death rate

• By increasing the birth rate

• By encouraging immigration

What is a significant cultural effect of migration in destination countries?

• Increased dependency ratio

• Introduction of new languages and cuisines

• Higher birth rates

• Decreased economic growth