DTM Flashcards
(25 cards)
What is the Demographic Transition Model (DTM)?
A model that describes the transition of a country from high birth and death rates to low birth and death rates as it develops economically.
How many stages are in the Demographic Transition Model?
There are typically five stages in the Demographic Transition Model.
True or False: In Stage 1 of the DTM, both birth rates and death rates are high.
True
What characterizes Stage 2 of the DTM?
Stage 2 is characterized by high birth rates and declining death rates due to improvements in healthcare and sanitation.
Fill in the blank: In Stage 3 of the DTM, birth rates begin to _____ as a result of urbanization and access to contraception.
decline
What happens in Stage 4 of the DTM?
In Stage 4, both birth rates and death rates are low, leading to a stable population.
What is a key feature of Stage 5 in the DTM?
Stage 5 may experience very low birth rates, leading to population decline and aging populations.
Which stage of the DTM is often associated with developed countries?
Stages 4 and 5 are often associated with developed countries.
True or False: All countries follow the same path through the DTM.
False
What is one limitation of the Demographic Transition Model?
It does not account for migration and cultural factors that can affect population changes.
How does economic development impact the DTM?
Economic development generally leads to lower birth and death rates as living conditions improve.
What is the relationship between urbanization and the DTM?
Urbanization typically leads to lower birth rates as families adapt to city living.
Fill in the blank: The DTM was first developed by _____ in the 1920s.
Warren Thompson
What is the primary focus of the Demographic Transition Model?
The primary focus is on how population growth rates change in relation to economic development.
True or False: In Stage 1, the population size is stable.
True
What demographic changes occur during Stage 2?
A significant increase in population due to declining death rates.
What is the main cause of declining death rates in Stage 2?
Improvements in healthcare, sanitation, and nutrition.
In which stage do families typically begin to have fewer children?
Stage 3
What demographic trend is observed in Stage 5?
An aging population and potential population decline.
Fill in the blank: Countries in Stage 4 often face challenges related to _____ care.
elderly
What does the term ‘natural increase’ refer to in the context of the DTM?
The difference between the number of births and deaths in a population.
True or False: The DTM applies universally to all cultures and societies.
False
What is one factor that can cause a country to skip stages in the DTM?
Significant migration or sudden economic changes.
What role does access to education play in the DTM?
Increased access to education, particularly for women, tends to lower birth rates.
