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Population Distribution and Density Comprehension

Read pages 357 & 358 in Waugh An Integrated Approach. Answer the questions below in full sentences. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. What was the worlds crude birth rate in 1997? What is the current world average TFR? What are considered characteristics of underdevelopment? In the opinion of the UN, does a high birth rate cause poverty? What are considered the three keys to reducing fertility? What impact does improved education have on birth rates? Describe the results of the Brazilian survey. Which age group has high proportions in countries with high birth rates, and why is this problematic? 9. What TFR is needed to replace a population? 10. What are countries with birth rates below replacement levels afraid of? 11. Look at Figure 13.21; name the two continents with noticeably high percentages of the total population under the age of 15 years.

Population Distribution and Density Comprehension


Read pages 357 & 358 in Waugh An Integrated Approach. Answer the questions below in full sentences. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. What was the worlds crude birth rate in 1997? What is the current world average TFR? What are considered characteristics of underdevelopment? In the opinion of the UN, does a high birth rate cause poverty? What are considered the three keys to reducing fertility? What impact does improved education have on birth rates? Describe the results of the Brazilian survey. Which age group has high proportions in countries with high birth rates, and why is this problematic? 9. What TFR is needed to replace a population? 10. What are countries with birth rates below replacement levels afraid of? 11. Look at Figure 13.21; name the two continents with noticeably high percentages of the total population under the age of 15 years.

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