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Learn About Demographic Transition: 4 to 5 Stages and Population Change!

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Kauthar Sayid

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The Demographic Transition Model (DTM) illustrates how population change stages... Show more

DEMOGRAPHIC TRANSITION MODEL (DTM)
The Demographic Transition Model shows population change over time.
The model studies how birth rate and

Applying the Demographic Transition Model

This page focuses on practical applications and deeper understanding of the Demographic Transition Model through various tasks and a past paper question analysis.

The first task asks students to order the stages correctly, reinforcing the sequence of demographic changes. Subsequent questions delve into specific aspects of each stage, such as:

  • Characteristics of high birth and death rates in Stage 1
  • The rapid fall of death rates in Stage 2 and its causes
  • Changes in birth rates, death rates, and total population in Stage 3
  • Factors contributing to low birth and death rates in Stage 4 usingtheUKasanexampleusing the UK as an example

Vocabulary: Redundancy - the state of being no longer needed or useful in a job or position.

An extension task prompts students to describe each stage of the DTM in detail, considering birth rates, death rates, total population, natural increase, and providing country examples and reasons for changes.

Highlight: The extension task encourages students to synthesize their knowledge and apply it comprehensively across all stages of the model.

The document then provides guidance on answering a typical exam question about the demographic transition model stages 1-5. It suggests:

  1. Discussing earlier stages first
  2. Analyzing birth rates and their causes
  3. Explaining death rates and their factors
  4. Describing overall population trends and their reasons

Example: In Stage 4, a student might explain that population growth is low because both birth rates and death rates are very low, citing factors such as widespread access to family planning and advanced healthcare.

This structured approach helps students organize their thoughts and present a clear, well-reasoned response to questions about specific stages of the Demographic Transition Model.

DEMOGRAPHIC TRANSITION MODEL (DTM)
The Demographic Transition Model shows population change over time.
The model studies how birth rate and

Demographic Transition Model (DTM) Overview

The Demographic Transition Model is a powerful tool for understanding population change stages. It examines how birth rates and death rates influence a country's total population over time.

The model consists of five distinct stages:

  1. High Stationary: Characterized by high birth rates and high death rates, resulting in a low but stable total population. This stage is exemplified by some remote groups.
  2. Early Expanding: Death rates begin to fall while birth rates remain high, leading to rapid population growth. Countries like Egypt, Kenya, and India are often associated with this stage.
  3. Late Expanding: Both birth rates and death rates decline, but population continues to increase. Brazil is an example of a country in this stage.
  4. Low Stationary: Both birth and death rates are low, resulting in a high but stable population. Countries in Stage 4 of the Demographic Transition Model include the USA, Japan, France, and the UK.
  5. Declining: Some countries may enter a fifth stage where birth rates fall below death rates, potentially leading to population decline. Germany is cited as an example of this stage.

Highlight: The model emphasizes the crucial relationship between birth rates, death rates, and natural increase ordecreaseor decrease in shaping population dynamics.

Definition: Natural increase is the difference between birth rates and death rates, determining whether a population grows or shrinks.

The text provides a detailed graph illustrating these stages, showing how birth and death rates change over time and affect total population.

Example: In Stage 2, a country like India might experience a rapid population increase as death rates fall due to improved healthcare, while birth rates remain high due to cultural factors and lack of family planning.

The document also includes several tasks and questions to help students better understand and apply the concepts of the Demographic Transition Model.



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This apps acc the goat. I find revision so boring but this app makes it so easy to organize it all and then you can ask the freeeee ai to test yourself so good and you can easily upload your own stuff. highly recommend as someone taking mocks now

Paul T

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The app is very easy to use and well designed. I have found everything I was looking for so far and have been able to learn a lot from the presentations! I will definitely use the app for a class assignment! And of course it also helps a lot as an inspiration.

Stefan S

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This app is really great. There are so many study notes and help [...]. My problem subject is French, for example, and the app has so many options for help. Thanks to this app, I have improved my French. I would recommend it to anyone.

Samantha Klich

Android user

Wow, I am really amazed. I just tried the app because I've seen it advertised many times and was absolutely stunned. This app is THE HELP you want for school and above all, it offers so many things, such as workouts and fact sheets, which have been VERY helpful to me personally.

Anna

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Thomas R

iOS user

Just amazing. Let's me revise 10x better, this app is a quick 10/10. I highly recommend it to anyone. I can watch and search for notes. I can save them in the subject folder. I can revise it any time when I come back. If you haven't tried this app, you're really missing out.

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This app has made me feel so much more confident in my exam prep, not only through boosting my own self confidence through the features that allow you to connect with others and feel less alone, but also through the way the app itself is centred around making you feel better. It is easy to navigate, fun to use, and helpful to anyone struggling in absolutely any way.

David K

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The app's just great! All I have to do is enter the topic in the search bar and I get the response real fast. I don't have to watch 10 YouTube videos to understand something, so I'm saving my time. Highly recommended!

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In school I was really bad at maths but thanks to the app, I am doing better now. I am so grateful that you made the app.

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I know a lot of apps use fake accounts to boost their reviews but this app deserves it all. Originally I was getting 4 in my English exams and this time I got a grade 7. I didn’t even know about this app three days until the exam and it has helped A LOT. Please actually trust me and use it as I’m sure you too will see developments.

Xander S

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Biology

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28 Jun 2025

2 pages

Learn About Demographic Transition: 4 to 5 Stages and Population Change!

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Kauthar Sayid

@kautharsayid

The Demographic Transition Model (DTM) illustrates how population change stages evolve over time, influenced by birth and death rates. This model is crucial for understanding global demographic patterns.

  • DTM consists of five stages, each representing different phases of population... Show more

DEMOGRAPHIC TRANSITION MODEL (DTM)
The Demographic Transition Model shows population change over time.
The model studies how birth rate and

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Applying the Demographic Transition Model

This page focuses on practical applications and deeper understanding of the Demographic Transition Model through various tasks and a past paper question analysis.

The first task asks students to order the stages correctly, reinforcing the sequence of demographic changes. Subsequent questions delve into specific aspects of each stage, such as:

  • Characteristics of high birth and death rates in Stage 1
  • The rapid fall of death rates in Stage 2 and its causes
  • Changes in birth rates, death rates, and total population in Stage 3
  • Factors contributing to low birth and death rates in Stage 4 usingtheUKasanexampleusing the UK as an example

Vocabulary: Redundancy - the state of being no longer needed or useful in a job or position.

An extension task prompts students to describe each stage of the DTM in detail, considering birth rates, death rates, total population, natural increase, and providing country examples and reasons for changes.

Highlight: The extension task encourages students to synthesize their knowledge and apply it comprehensively across all stages of the model.

The document then provides guidance on answering a typical exam question about the demographic transition model stages 1-5. It suggests:

  1. Discussing earlier stages first
  2. Analyzing birth rates and their causes
  3. Explaining death rates and their factors
  4. Describing overall population trends and their reasons

Example: In Stage 4, a student might explain that population growth is low because both birth rates and death rates are very low, citing factors such as widespread access to family planning and advanced healthcare.

This structured approach helps students organize their thoughts and present a clear, well-reasoned response to questions about specific stages of the Demographic Transition Model.

DEMOGRAPHIC TRANSITION MODEL (DTM)
The Demographic Transition Model shows population change over time.
The model studies how birth rate and

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Access to all documents

Improve your grades

Join milions of students

By signing up you accept Terms of Service and Privacy Policy

Demographic Transition Model (DTM) Overview

The Demographic Transition Model is a powerful tool for understanding population change stages. It examines how birth rates and death rates influence a country's total population over time.

The model consists of five distinct stages:

  1. High Stationary: Characterized by high birth rates and high death rates, resulting in a low but stable total population. This stage is exemplified by some remote groups.
  2. Early Expanding: Death rates begin to fall while birth rates remain high, leading to rapid population growth. Countries like Egypt, Kenya, and India are often associated with this stage.
  3. Late Expanding: Both birth rates and death rates decline, but population continues to increase. Brazil is an example of a country in this stage.
  4. Low Stationary: Both birth and death rates are low, resulting in a high but stable population. Countries in Stage 4 of the Demographic Transition Model include the USA, Japan, France, and the UK.
  5. Declining: Some countries may enter a fifth stage where birth rates fall below death rates, potentially leading to population decline. Germany is cited as an example of this stage.

Highlight: The model emphasizes the crucial relationship between birth rates, death rates, and natural increase ordecreaseor decrease in shaping population dynamics.

Definition: Natural increase is the difference between birth rates and death rates, determining whether a population grows or shrinks.

The text provides a detailed graph illustrating these stages, showing how birth and death rates change over time and affect total population.

Example: In Stage 2, a country like India might experience a rapid population increase as death rates fall due to improved healthcare, while birth rates remain high due to cultural factors and lack of family planning.

The document also includes several tasks and questions to help students better understand and apply the concepts of the Demographic Transition Model.

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What is the Knowunity AI companion?

Our AI Companion is a student-focused AI tool that offers more than just answers. Built on millions of Knowunity resources, it provides relevant information, personalised study plans, quizzes, and content directly in the chat, adapting to your individual learning journey.

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Is Knowunity really free of charge?

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The app is very easy to use and well designed. I have found everything I was looking for so far and have been able to learn a lot from the presentations! I will definitely use the app for a class assignment! And of course it also helps a lot as an inspiration.

Stefan S

iOS user

This app is really great. There are so many study notes and help [...]. My problem subject is French, for example, and the app has so many options for help. Thanks to this app, I have improved my French. I would recommend it to anyone.

Samantha Klich

Android user

Wow, I am really amazed. I just tried the app because I've seen it advertised many times and was absolutely stunned. This app is THE HELP you want for school and above all, it offers so many things, such as workouts and fact sheets, which have been VERY helpful to me personally.

Anna

iOS user

Best app on earth! no words because it’s too good

Thomas R

iOS user

Just amazing. Let's me revise 10x better, this app is a quick 10/10. I highly recommend it to anyone. I can watch and search for notes. I can save them in the subject folder. I can revise it any time when I come back. If you haven't tried this app, you're really missing out.

Basil

Android user

This app has made me feel so much more confident in my exam prep, not only through boosting my own self confidence through the features that allow you to connect with others and feel less alone, but also through the way the app itself is centred around making you feel better. It is easy to navigate, fun to use, and helpful to anyone struggling in absolutely any way.

David K

iOS user

The app's just great! All I have to do is enter the topic in the search bar and I get the response real fast. I don't have to watch 10 YouTube videos to understand something, so I'm saving my time. Highly recommended!

Sudenaz Ocak

Android user

In school I was really bad at maths but thanks to the app, I am doing better now. I am so grateful that you made the app.

Greenlight Bonnie

Android user

very reliable app to help and grow your ideas of Maths, English and other related topics in your works. please use this app if your struggling in areas, this app is key for that. wish I'd of done a review before. and it's also free so don't worry about that.

Rohan U

Android user

I know a lot of apps use fake accounts to boost their reviews but this app deserves it all. Originally I was getting 4 in my English exams and this time I got a grade 7. I didn’t even know about this app three days until the exam and it has helped A LOT. Please actually trust me and use it as I’m sure you too will see developments.

Xander S

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THE QUIZES AND FLASHCARDS ARE SO USEFUL AND I LOVE THE SCHOOLGPT. IT ALSO IS LITREALLY LIKE CHATGPT BUT SMARTER!! HELPED ME WITH MY MASCARA PROBLEMS TOO!! AS WELL AS MY REAL SUBJECTS ! DUHHH 😍😁😲🤑💗✨🎀😮

Elisha

iOS user

This apps acc the goat. I find revision so boring but this app makes it so easy to organize it all and then you can ask the freeeee ai to test yourself so good and you can easily upload your own stuff. highly recommend as someone taking mocks now

Paul T

iOS user

The app is very easy to use and well designed. I have found everything I was looking for so far and have been able to learn a lot from the presentations! I will definitely use the app for a class assignment! And of course it also helps a lot as an inspiration.

Stefan S

iOS user

This app is really great. There are so many study notes and help [...]. My problem subject is French, for example, and the app has so many options for help. Thanks to this app, I have improved my French. I would recommend it to anyone.

Samantha Klich

Android user

Wow, I am really amazed. I just tried the app because I've seen it advertised many times and was absolutely stunned. This app is THE HELP you want for school and above all, it offers so many things, such as workouts and fact sheets, which have been VERY helpful to me personally.

Anna

iOS user

Best app on earth! no words because it’s too good

Thomas R

iOS user

Just amazing. Let's me revise 10x better, this app is a quick 10/10. I highly recommend it to anyone. I can watch and search for notes. I can save them in the subject folder. I can revise it any time when I come back. If you haven't tried this app, you're really missing out.

Basil

Android user

This app has made me feel so much more confident in my exam prep, not only through boosting my own self confidence through the features that allow you to connect with others and feel less alone, but also through the way the app itself is centred around making you feel better. It is easy to navigate, fun to use, and helpful to anyone struggling in absolutely any way.

David K

iOS user

The app's just great! All I have to do is enter the topic in the search bar and I get the response real fast. I don't have to watch 10 YouTube videos to understand something, so I'm saving my time. Highly recommended!

Sudenaz Ocak

Android user

In school I was really bad at maths but thanks to the app, I am doing better now. I am so grateful that you made the app.

Greenlight Bonnie

Android user

very reliable app to help and grow your ideas of Maths, English and other related topics in your works. please use this app if your struggling in areas, this app is key for that. wish I'd of done a review before. and it's also free so don't worry about that.

Rohan U

Android user

I know a lot of apps use fake accounts to boost their reviews but this app deserves it all. Originally I was getting 4 in my English exams and this time I got a grade 7. I didn’t even know about this app three days until the exam and it has helped A LOT. Please actually trust me and use it as I’m sure you too will see developments.

Xander S

iOS user

THE QUIZES AND FLASHCARDS ARE SO USEFUL AND I LOVE THE SCHOOLGPT. IT ALSO IS LITREALLY LIKE CHATGPT BUT SMARTER!! HELPED ME WITH MY MASCARA PROBLEMS TOO!! AS WELL AS MY REAL SUBJECTS ! DUHHH 😍😁😲🤑💗✨🎀😮

Elisha

iOS user

This apps acc the goat. I find revision so boring but this app makes it so easy to organize it all and then you can ask the freeeee ai to test yourself so good and you can easily upload your own stuff. highly recommend as someone taking mocks now

Paul T

iOS user