Key Vocabulary
The level at which a geographical phenomenon occurs.
Scale
What does DTM stand for and how many stages are there??
Demographic Transition Model, 5 stages
From the list below, what kinds of information can we infer from population pyramids?
Fertility rate
Life expectancy
Stage of DTM
All of them!
True or False, Jobs are considered a pull factor
False! Better jobs/more availability of jobs are considered pull factors
When and where was the Malthusian Theory first created?
Created in late 1700s in England
A reason why someone would want to leave a location.
Push Factors
Which stage of DTM has...
CBR very high
CDR very high
NIR low
DTM Stage 1
Which age group can be found at the bottom of a population pyramid?
Young people (0-18 years old)
Which state in the USA is losing people to domestic migration?
1. Wyoming (-14.7)
2. Alaska (-13.4)
3. New York (-9.6)
4. Hawaii (-9.5)
What is carrying capacity?
The maximum population a given area can support in terms of resources such as food, water, land
The closer 2 places are, the more likely they are to interact, and vice versa.
Distance Decay
What stage of DTM has...
CBR starts to decline
CDR continues to drop and is medium to low
•NIR is high—population is growing
DTM Stage 3
What are the 3 "variables" that help us read a population pyramid?
1. Age (y-axis)
2. Male or Female (sides of pyramid)
3. Percent of population (x-axis)
What REGION of the world was commonly migrating to the US in 1890s?
EUROPE, especially western Europe
[DAILY DOUBLE!!] According to Malthus, if food grows linearly how does population grow?
Population grows exponentially, food grows linearly
What is an example of Internal migration?
ex: Moving from Seattle to New York
Internal migration = Moving inside a country or region.
What is one world region with mostly Stage 4 and 5 countries?
North America, Oceania, Europe
Draw this: the shape of a population pyramid in DTM stage 2
(equilateral triangle)
What do think are other common pull factors for immigrants to the US?
Education
Stability
Quality of life
Gender equality
Religious Freedom
What is one reason why overpopulation is NOT a problem?
Access to Resources
Cultural Diversity
Economic Growth
Increased Demand for Goods and Services
Cost Efficiency
What is Transhumance?
The seasonal movement between 2 regions with livestock to graze
What is one world region with mostly stage 2 countries?
Sub-Saharan Africa, parts of South West Asia
Draw this: The shape of a population pyramid in DTM stage 5
(kind of like a baseball field)
Why is Germany encouraging immigration currently?
Large old, dependent population
Not enough working population
Experiencing a Grey Revolution
What is one reason why overpopulation is a problem?
Limited Resources
Increased Pollution
Social Problems
Pressure on Natural Environment