DTM examples Flashcards
(18 cards)
What stage of the DTM is Niger in and why?
Stage 2 – high birth rate (~45/1,000), falling death rate (~10/1,000) due to improved healthcare and NGO support.
What is the climate and physical geography of Niger?
Arid desert climate with much of the country in the Sahara Desert. Southern regions are more fertile but affected by drought and desertification.
What is Niger’s population size and rural-urban distribution (2023)?
~27 million people, over 80% live in rural areas.
What type of economy does Niger have?
Mainly subsistence farming and pastoralism; also has uranium and oil resources (since 2010).
How does religion influence Niger’s demographics?
90% Muslim; strong cultural/religious norms encourage large families.
What is Niger’s fertility rate and infant mortality rate?
Fertility rate is ~6.7; infant mortality is ~44/1,000.
What stage of the DTM is Canada in and why?
Stage 4 – low birth (~10/1,000) and death rates (~8/1,000); stable population due to immigration.
What is Canada’s climate and physical geography like?
Arctic to temperate climates; rich in minerals, forests, and oil; fertile plains in the south.
What is Canada’s population and urbanisation level (2023)?
~40 million people; highly urbanised, mostly near the US border.
Describe Canada’s society and economy.
Diverse, multicultural society; strong tertiary sector with mining and oil industries.
What is Canada’s fertility rate?
Around 1.4 children per woman.
What keeps Canada’s population growth stable?
Immigration, as natural increase is low.
What stage of the DTM is Japan in and why?
Stage 5 – very low birth rate (~7/1,000), higher death rate (~11/1,000), ageing population, population decline.
What are Japan’s main physical and environmental challenges?
Mountainous terrain, limited arable land, and frequent natural hazards (earthquakes, tsunamis, typhoons).
What is Japan’s population trend (2023)?
~123 million and shrinking.
Describe Japan’s society and economy.
Tech-driven, urbanised, ageing population, cultural resistance to immigration and large families.
What is Japan’s fertility rate and life expectancy?
Fertility rate is ~1.3; life expectancy is ~85 years.
What is the natural population change in Japan?
-0.3% (population is declining).
