Bio Topic 3.3c Eval – Human Population Growth

Demography is the scientific study of

Which one of the following is NOT a characteristic of the carrying capacity?

Demographic transition is change from high birthrates and high death rates to

Which of the following would most likely occur if a population exceeded the carry capacity of the environment?

The human population experienced exponential growth just after

The percentages of individuals found at different age levels make up the ______ of the population.

In countries like India, the human population is growing

Beginning in the 1600’s, the human population on Earth:

Most of the worldwide human population is growing exponentially because

The anticipated human population by the year 2050 is about

In Rwanda, there are more young children than teenagers, and more teenagers than adults. This age structure indicates a population that

Match the following descriptions with their correct demographic transition stage.

The human population in Canada contains almost equal numbers of people in each age group. This means that the population in Canada will

According to Figure 5–4, which year had the highest number of live births per thousand of population?

In which year was the ratio of births to deaths at its lowest point, according to Figure 5–4?

In general, what is happening with population growth?

Using Figure 5–6, describe the type of growth Mexico is experiencing.

What evidence do you see in Figure 5–6 that the United States is gradually entering the last stage of demographic transition?

What three factors can affect ANY population’s growth rate?

In a given population, the birth rate is equal to the death rate. Which of the following would be a true statement about this population?