Carrying capacity
The concept of carrying capacity was created by...
Thomas Malthus
If an age structure diagram has a small base and a large top it is considered a _______ population.
declining
Name one factor that can influence the TFR
Higher education for women, delayed childbearing, family planning, gov. policies, etc...
What is the point of the Rule of 70?
Its a easy method to estimate the number of years required for an investment or quantity to double,
What are the 4 main phases of the demographic transition?
1.) stable growth 2.) rapid growth 3.) slowing growth 4.) stable/declining
Thomas Malthus was right about his theory on Carrying capacity.
True or False
False
Small base = _____
True or false:
Higher TFR = higher population in said country.
What is the formula for the rule of 70?
Years to double= 70/ % of growth rate.
Name a country that is in stage 4 of the demographic transition.
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What was the theory of carrying capacity?
That the earth would reach its carrying capacity with food because of the rapid population growth rate.
What the does the pyramid look like for expanding rapidly?
Empire state building!! (Or describe large base)
One economic/social indicator that the TFR is low
ex: High GDP
What does the total fertility rate measure?
The average number of children a woman would have over her lifetime.
Name a country that is in stage 1.
What letter is used to represent carrying capacity?
K
Identify and discuss TWO factors that account for the difference in TFR between a developing country and a developed country
Ex: Higher infant mortality rates in developing countries cause families to have more children to ensure some survive; lack of education/employment for women.
Describe one environmental problem with a rapidly growing human population and one solution that the gov. could take to slow the growth.
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