1. DEMOgraphic transition
POPULATION
DEMOgraphic transition

2. Key questions Do populations follow a cycle of population?
Can a generalized model by applied?

6. Using the graph of the UK as a guide, in essay format, concisely describe and explain the process of Demographic Transition in the UK from

8. Annotate the diagram to show when Japan entered the different stage of the DTM
Describe and explain the progress of demographic transition in Japan (remember to say when it entered the DTM stages)

9. Use the statistics and information below to complete the following exercises:
On graph paper, plot the birth rate and death rate figures for Malaysia over time;
Mark on the stages of demographic transition
Annotate your graph to show the major influences on fertility and mortality
Using the same x-axis and a multiple y-axis, draw in a line representing population growth, and bar charts to represent changing growth rates.

10. With reference to examples from contrasting parts of the world, explain why the pattern of population change does not follow that predicted by the demographic transition model.
(25 marks)

11. Past paper ESSAYS – page 8 question 10
(a) With the help of a labelled diagram, compare Stages 2 and 3 of the demographic transition model. [7] (b) How may decreasing death rates be explained? [8] (c) Assess how education helps to lower birth rates. [10]

12. Past paper ESSAYS – page 7 question 10
(a) (i) Describe how natural increase rate is calculated. [3] (ii) Briefly explain two ways that migration may contribute to population increase. [4] (b) Describe and explain variations in the rate of population growth between the different stages of the demographic transition model. [8] (c) To what extent do you agree that population growth leads to an increase in food supply? [10]