Chapter 5 – Population Theories Questions 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

#2) Briefly explain why the early- expanding stage and the late-expanding stage occurred later and faster in developing countries?

#2) Briefly explain why the early- expanding stage and the late-expanding stage occurred later and faster in developing countries? Early expanding Later Faster Late expanding

#3) Contrast the factors responsible for “death control” with those responsible for “birth control”.

b) a public health tragedy caused by inattention to infection risk. 4) Acceptance of germ theory of disease has made infection control a major health goal worldwide. Provide one example of each of the following; a) a household product named after Joseph Lister (a pioneer in the fight against germs). b) a public health tragedy caused by inattention to infection risk. c) something you might do to protect yourself against infection. d) a major concern of international travelers. e) a major concern in Canadian hospitals.

5) Explain why Mexico’s current death rate is lower than Sweden’s in spite of the fact that Sweden is more highly developed and has more advanced health care system. Mexico: Population – 117.6 million Death Rate - 4 % <15 - 30 % 65+ - 6 Sweden: Population – 9.6 million Death Rate - 10 % <15 - 17 % 65+ - 19

6b) What natural and human factors would limit the magnitude of Earth’s carrying capacity?

6c) Coal, oil , and natural gas can be used as fuels or as industrial raw materials. What is the difference between these uses and how is this related to the idea of a phantom carrying capacity? Fuel Raw material