The RATE of NATURAL INCREASE and Population Dynamics [AP Human Geography Review—Unit 2 Topic 4]

What does a Total Fertility Rate (TFR) of 2.1 signify for a population?

• The population is rapidly growing.

• The population is declining significantly.

• The population is at replacement level, meaning it is stable.

• The population has a high infant mortality rate.

The global Crude Death Rate (CDR) decreased from 13 per 1,000 people in 1960 to 8 per 1,000 people in 2023. What does this trend primarily indicate?

• People are having fewer children.

• People are living longer lives.

• There is an increase in migration rates.

• Governments are implementing anti-natalist policies.

What is a significant limitation of using the Rate of Natural Increase (RNI) to understand population change?

• It only considers the number of births and deaths.

• It does not account for the age structure of the population.

• It fails to include the total fertility rate.

• It does not differentiate between male and female populations.

Which of the following are identified as major factors influencing population growth and decline?

• Technological advancements, environmental changes, and historical events.

• Social and cultural factors, political policies, and economic conditions.

• Geographic location, climate patterns, and resource availability.

• Education levels, healthcare infrastructure, and urbanization.