Population Flashcards
(25 cards)
What is the birth rate?
The birth rate is the number of live births per 1,000 people in a population per year.
What is the death rate?
The death rate is the number of deaths per 1,000 people in a population per year.
True or False: A higher birth rate typically leads to a younger population structure.
True
What does a population pyramid illustrate?
A population pyramid illustrates the age and sex distribution of a population.
What does a population with a wide base and a narrow top indicate about the country.
it is growing
What is an ageing population?
A population which has an increased number of elderly people due to declining birth rates and increased life expectancy.
Which country is known for having one of the highest ageing populations?
Japan
Multiple Choice: What is a common consequence of an ageing population? A) Increased workforce B) Higher healthcare costs C) Lower life expectancy
B) Higher healthcare costs
True or False: The dependency ratio is a measure of the ratio of working-age people to non-working-age people.
True
What is the dependency ratio?
The dependency ratio is the ratio of dependents (people younger than 15 or older than 64) to the working-age population (ages 15-64).
Fill in the blank: A population with a high birth rate and low death rate is likely to have a __________ population pyramid.
large(box shaped)
What are the two main components that affect population change?
Births and deaths
Multiple Choice: Which of the following factors can lead to a decrease in birth rates? A) Increased access to education B) Higher infant mortality C) Cultural traditions favoring large families
A) Increased access to education
True or False: A narrow base in a population pyramid indicates a declining population.
True
What is the total fertility rate (TFR)?
The total fertility rate (TFR) is the average number of children a woman would have in her lifetime based on current birth rates.
Fill in the blank: Countries with a TFR below 2.1 are considered to be experiencing __________.
population decline
What is the significance of life expectancy in population studies?
crucial for understanding how long people live and how healthy a population is
guide planning for healthcare, retirement and social support systems.
Multiple Choice: Which demographic transition stage is characterized by declining birth and death rates? A) Stage 1 B) Stage 2 C) Stage 3
C) Stage 3
What does a ‘stationary population’ mean?
A stationary population is one that has a stable number of people, where the number of births equals the number of deaths.
True or False: Urbanization often leads to lower birth rates.
True
What is a potential challenge of an ageing population?
A potential challenge is increased pressure on pension systems and healthcare services.
Fill in the blank: The ‘baby boom’ refers to a significant increase in birth rates following __________.
World War II
What is the term for a population structure that shows a similar number of individuals in each age group?
Stable population
Multiple Choice: Which factor does NOT typically contribute to an ageing population? A) Increased healthcare access B) Higher birth rates C) Longer life expectancy
B) Higher birth rates
