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Focus Area: Global sustainability (2022 syllabus)
Quick questions on Global population change and demographic transition: HSC Geography 2022 Focus Area
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What is the Demographic Transition Model (DTM)?Show answer
The DTM is a five-stage conceptual model derived from the historical experience of European countries. It describes the relationship between crude birth rate, crude death rate and total population as a country develops.
What are population pyramids?Show answer
A population pyramid plots age cohorts (typically in five-year bands) by sex. Its shape encodes the demographic situation:
What are rapid-growth populations?Show answer
Sub-Saharan Africa is projected to be the source of most of the world's population growth this century. Drivers include high fertility, falling child mortality, and a young population structure (population momentum). Implications include:
What is generic "ageing is bad" framing?Show answer
Ageing brings real challenges but also reflects success in raising life expectancy. Strong responses describe specific consequences, not just labels.
What is q1?Show answer
Describe the five stages of the Demographic Transition Model and name a country at each stage. [4 marks]
What is q2?Show answer
Analyse two challenges faced by countries with rapidly ageing populations. [6 marks]
What is q3?Show answer
Evaluate one population policy as a response to demographic change. [8 marks]
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