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What are the causes and effects of a high dependency ratio?
Cause: Aging population or high birth rates. Effect: Strained resources, need for social security.
What are the causes and effects of urbanization?
Cause: Economic opportunities in cities. Effect: Infrastructure challenges, increased pollution.
What are the causes and effects of pro-natalist policies?
Cause: Declining population. Effect: Increased birth rates, potential strain on resources.
What are the causes and effects of overpopulation?
Cause: High birth rates, low death rates. Effect: Resource depletion, environmental degradation.
What are the causes and effects of habitat destruction?
Cause: Population growth, development. Effect: Loss of biodiversity, ecosystem imbalance.
What are the causes and effects of high population density?
Cause: Migration, economic opportunities. Effect: Overcrowding, increased pollution, diverse communities.
What are the causes and effects of a declining population?
Cause: Low birth rates, high death rates. Effect: Aging workforce, economic stagnation, pro-natalist policies.
What are the causes and effects of resource depletion?
Cause: Overpopulation, unsustainable consumption. Effect: Environmental degradation, economic instability.
What are the causes and effects of climate change related to population?
Cause: High population, increased resource use. Effect: Rising temperatures, extreme weather events.
What are the causes and effects of cultural distribution?
Cause: Migration, settlement patterns. Effect: Political movements, conflicts over resources.
Compare Stage 2 and Stage 5 of the Demographic Transition Model.
Stage 2: High birth rates, declining death rates, rapid population growth. Stage 5: Declining population, low birth and death rates.
Compare the impacts of a high young population vs. a graying population.
High young: Need for education, childcare. Graying: Need for healthcare, retirement support.
Compare the political impacts of high vs. low population density.
High: More representation, resource allocation. Low: Less political influence, difficulty in attracting investment.
Compare the economic impacts of urbanization vs. rural living.
Urban: Diverse job market, infrastructure challenges. Rural: Agriculture-based, potential for dense populations in developing countries.
Compare the social impacts of high vs. low population density.
High: Overcrowding, diverse communities. Low: Limited amenities, stronger sense of community.
Compare the environmental impacts of high vs. low population density.
High: More pollution, resource depletion. Low: Less immediate environmental pressure, potential for resource mismanagement.
Compare the effects of pro-natalist vs. anti-natalist policies.
Pro-natalist: Encourage births, address declining populations. Anti-natalist: Discourage births, manage overpopulation.
Compare the economic challenges of high vs. low population densities.
High: Strain on infrastructure, resource depletion. Low: Limited labor force, difficulty in attracting investment.
Compare the quality of life in high vs. low population density areas.
High: More amenities, overcrowding. Low: Less access to services, stronger community bonds.
Compare the impact of a younger population vs. a graying population on the dependency ratio.
Younger population: High dependency ratio due to children. Graying population: High dependency ratio due to elderly.
What are the general stages of the Demographic Transition Model?
High Stationary, Early Expanding, Late Expanding, Low Stationary, Declining.
Describe the process of urbanization.
Rural areas transform into urban centers due to migration and economic changes.
What is the process of resource depletion due to overpopulation?
Increased demand leads to overuse and exhaustion of natural resources.
Describe the process of habitat destruction due to population growth.
As population grows, more land is cleared for housing, agriculture, and infrastructure, leading to habitat loss.
Describe the process of how population distribution affects representation in government.
Areas with larger populations get more representatives, leading to greater political influence.
Outline the steps by which a high dependency ratio can strain a country's resources.
More dependents require more resources for healthcare, education, and social security, straining the budget.
Describe the process of how population density affects infrastructure development.
Higher population density requires more roads, bridges, utilities, and public services.
Describe the process of how population distribution shapes cultural makeup.
Migration and settlement patterns lead to diverse ethnic enclaves and urban centers.
Describe the process of how population growth contributes to climate change.
More people lead to increased resource use and greenhouse gas emissions, exacerbating climate change.
Describe the process of how a declining population leads to pro-natalist policies.
Governments implement policies to encourage more births to counteract population decline.