Demographic Transition Model

After reading p.50 of the supplement, complete the cloze activity and table below: In the first stage of the demographic transition both the __________ and __________ rates are high, the population remains fairly __________. During the second stage, improvements in __________ and __________ lead to a __________ mortality rate, although the birth rate remains __________. This produces a rapid __________ in the overall population. In Stage 3 the mortality rate stabilises at a __________ level and the birth rate __________ due to improved ______________ and the use of __________. However the total population continues to __________ until the beginning of stage __________. If the birth rate continues to decline, __________ population growth may occur at Stage 5. The demographic transition model describes a transition or __________ from populations of high birth rates and high death rates in Stage __________ to low birth rates and low death rates in Stage __________.

BR/DR/Natural Increase

Pyramid structure

Pyramid

Stage 1 High Stationary

Stage 2 Early Expanding

Have a broad base that tapers sharply to a very narrow top.

High BR = broad base High DR = sharp taper Short LE = narrow top

Stage 3 Late Expanding

Have a broad base but the middle begins to thicken.

Falling BR = broad base Falling DR = thicker middle Slightly longer LE = widening top

Stage 4 Low Stationary

Have a shrinking base and a broadening top. Begins to look less like a pyramid.

Low BR = narrow base Low DR = broadening top Longer LE = wider top

Stage 5 Zero Growth

Have a narrow base that is getting smaller, thick middle and broad top.

Low BR = even narrower base Low DR = broad top Longer LE = wider top