The Demographic Transition Model [AP Human Geography Review Unit 2 Topic 5]

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The U.S fertility rate has been declining for almost 15 years, while Nigeria is projected to surpass the U.S in population by 2050, with Sub-Saharan Africa growing at 2.7% annually. The demographic transition model consists of five stages focusing on economic and social developments, with countries like Japan and Germany potentially facing negative natural increase rates in stage five.

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  • Sub-Saharan Africa's population growth rate of 2.7% annually surpasses that of South Asia and Latin America, indicating a significant demographic shift in the region.
  • The demographic transition model outlines five stages of population change, from high birth and death rates in stage one to potential zero population growth in stage four, offering a framework to understand societal shifts and economic development globally.

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  • Why has the U.S fertility rate been decreasing?

    Due to various factors such as economic changes and social developments.

  • What is projected to happen to Nigeria's population by 2050?

    Nigeria is projected to surpass the U.S in population, reaching 400 million people.

  • How does the population growth rate of Sub-Saharan Africa compare to other regions?

    Sub-Saharan Africa's population is growing at 2.7% annually, faster than South Asia and Latin America.

  • What are the characteristics of Stage four in the demographic transition model?

    Stage four is characterized by low birth and death rates, potentially experiencing zero population growth.

  • Which countries are facing negative natural increase rates according to the demographic transition model?

    Countries like Japan and Germany are facing negative natural increase rates.

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Global Population Trends and Demographic Transition Model

  • The U.S fertility rate has been decreasing for almost 15 years.
  • Nigeria is projected to have 400 million people by 2050, surpassing the U.S in population.
  • Sub-Saharan Africa's population is growing at 2.7% annually, faster than South Asia and Latin America.
  • The demographic transition model consists of five stages focusing on economic and social developments.
  • Stage one of the model features high birth and death rates, leading to a low natural increase rate.
  • Stage two sees countries transitioning due to the Industrial Revolution, urbanization, and medical advancements.
  • Stage three involves decreasing birth and death rates, leading to a more modern natural increase rate.
  • Stage four is characterized by low birth and death rates, potentially experiencing zero population growth.
  • Stage five is speculative, with countries like Japan and Germany facing negative natural increase rates.
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