1
Q
young dependent population
economically active
elderly dependent
A
<15
16 - 64
over 65
2
Q
what do age/ gender pyramids show us
A
TELL US ABOUT BIRTH AND DEATH RATES AS WELL AS LIFE EXPECTANCY
3
Q
bites and bulges
A
illustrate influence of wars, baby booms, migration
4
Q
LIC’s have a high number of…
A
young dependents
5
Q
MIC’s have a growing number of…
A
elderly dependents
6
Q
What does low proportion of elderly in society indicate
A
high dr and low life expectancy
7
Q
wide base
A
high birth rate
8
Q
what does a fall in the death rate lead to
A
upwards stretching of the pyramid
4. Population
flashcards
Decks in class (12)
# Cards
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Stage 5 of the DTM4
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Demographic transition model9
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Stages5
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Definitions16
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Population pyramids8
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components of pop change1
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4.3 Population resource relationships6
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4.3 Population theories12
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population ageing in japan4
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Gambia - country with a high young dependent pop5
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Sudan and south sudan food shortages3
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Role of constraints in sustaining populations4
