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AP Human Geography Module Four Lesson Four Assignment
Classifying Population Pyramids
In this assignment, you will classify the population pyramids according to
the Demographic Transition Model. Please follow the directions below and
complete the assignment in this document.
1. Start by picking a country from each row and identify which stage of
the Demographic Transition Model that country fits into. Use the
highlight tool to identify your chosen countries.
Row 1
Guatemala
Nigeria
Palestine
Yemen
Afghanistan
Row 2
Japan
Germany
Greece
Ukraine
Portugal
Row 3
Botswana
Colombia
India
Jamaica
Mexico
Row 4
Argentina
China
Brazil
Singapore
United States
Row 1 Country DTM Stage 2: Yemen
Row 2 Country DTM Stage 5: Japan
Row 3 Country DTM Stage 3: Jamaica
Row 4 Country DTM Stage 4: Singapore
2. You will find that there is not a country that fits in Stage 1 of the
Demographic Transition Model. Explain below the characteristics of a
country in the first stage of the DTM.
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3. For the country you chose from each row, you will create an example
of a population pyramid, for a total of four pyramids. There are a
couple different ways in which you can do this. You can print and
draw the pyramid on the
population pyramid template provided
or
create the pyramid in Google Sheets. (There are two pyramids on
each sheet so you will print two sheets if you decide to use the
templates. These templates are images: you must write or draw on
them instead of typing.)
If you choose to draw the pyramids, you will need to scan or take a
photo of your pyramids and insert the images into this document.
If you choose to use Google Sheets, you will need to link your
document here. The text to link your document has been included
below:
Population Pyramid Examples (link your document to the text).
4. Now, write a paragraph of 5-7 sentences for each pyramid for a total
of four paragraphs. In each paragraph, you will answer the following
question in each explanation: How does this pyramid reflect the stage
of the DTM it was chosen to represent? Using terms and concepts
from the lesson, provide specific examples of why the country fits this
stage of the DTM.
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5. To conclude this assignment, include a paragraph on the
Epidemiological Transition Model and how diseases such as
pandemics could affect a population pyramid.
You will need to give
specific two examples from history and explain how the pyramids
were changed by these diseases.
Rubric
Task
Points
Find an example of a country that
fits each stage of the DTM
Example for each stage – 2 points
each
Include a picture of the population
pyramid for each example
Picture of population pyramid for
each example – 4 points each
Write a paragraph for each stage
explaining why you picked the
country’s population pyramid with
examples.
Paragraph for each stage – 10 points
for each paragraph
Include a paragraph about how
diseases could affect a population
pyramid
Paragraph about how diseases could
affect a population pyramid – 10
points
Give specific two examples from
history and explain how the
pyramids were changed by these
diseases.
Two examples from history and
explain how the pyramids were
changed by these diseases. – 5
points each
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Jamaica (2020)
1.
Jamaica's birth rates are decreasing, but not as rapidly as countries in stage 2 this
makes Jamaica's demographic transition model stage 3. While death rates are also
declining, however, the death rates are not declining enough for it to be considered
stage 2 DTM. Despite this, the population is still growing, albeit at a slower rate. This
trend implies that urbanization is occurring, and there is less need for human labor in
agriculture. Consequently, the death rate is stabilizing instead of decreasing rapidly,
thanks to the widespread availability of medicine in the country. Furthermore, the overall
population is not increasing as much, but rather decreasing showing the correlations to
Stage 3. I felt inclined to choose this population pyramid of Jamaica because I have
visited Jamaica before and I wanted to keep the same year for all my population
pyramids for other countries the same so 2020 was most organized for me.
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Yemen (2020)
1.
According to the demographic data, it seems that Yemen is currently in stage 2 of the
Demographic Transition Model. This is due to the high birth rate, a rapidly declining
death rate, and a significant increase in population. These statistics imply that Yemen's
economy relies heavily on agricultural labor, as evidenced by the high number of births.
However, there are also indications of progress in terms of healthcare and medical
advancements, which are contributing to the lower death rates. All in all, this trend is
leading to a gradual rise in Yemen's total population. I felt inclined to choose this
population pyramid of Yemen because the death rate was extremely noticeable and
Covid 19 definitely had to play a part in that.
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Singapore (2020)
1.
Based on the available data, Singapore seems to be in stage 4 of the Demographic
Transition Model. This stage is characterized by low birth rates, a stable death rate, and
no significant change in population due to the balance between birth and death rates. It
is interesting to note that the population between the ages of 20 and 79 is higher
compared to other age groups, which suggests a potential transition towards stage 5
where a larger number of older citizens are present. This stable population is often
referred to as a "stationary population," with everything remaining steady and not
increasing significantly except for life expectancy, which improves as a side effect of
stabilized death rates. I felt inclined to pick this population pyramid in 2020 because
during this year there was a lot going on for everyone and for Singapore, there was not
much of a loss of older generations which was really unique to me for this time period.
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Japan (2020)
1.
Japan is in stage 5 of the Demographic Transition Model. Japan's population decline is a
challenging and complex issue that has been a concern for many years. Although efforts
have been made to encourage more births and immigration, solving this problem
remains difficult. The aging population also presents challenges in terms of healthcare
and social security. Japan is a region that is labeled a “declining” stage. I picked this
population pyramid because I was going to visit Japan in 2020 but covid 19 ruined it so I
felt inclined to choose it.
LAST PARAGRAPH
1.
It's fascinating to ponder how diseases can affect populations in unique ways.
Depending on how the situation is handled, the birth rate and death rate may not both
need to be impacted. As an example, during the COVID-19 pandemic, lockdown
measures had the effect of decreasing the birth rate while also reducing the overall
death toll. Some people still passed away, but the number was much lower than it would
have been without lockdowns in place. As a result, while the population pyramid may
look similar to what it did before lockdowns, there may be fewer individuals in the
younger age groups. Looking back even further to the Black Death in Europe, we can
see how a failure to take appropriate precautions led to a significant decrease in births
due to high death rates. This would be reflected in the population pyramid with fewer
people in the younger age groups, and most cohorts being large in the middle-aged
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groups. It's intriguing to consider how different approaches to disease outbreaks can
impact populations in such varied ways.