GELO 3: Apply a scientific approach to answer questions about the earth and environment

Answer the following questions based on class lecture, the video World in the Balance and the GELO3 worksheet activity. You may use additional resources such as the CIA World Factbook https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world…

Please number your answers. Use no more than 2 pages. As always use your own words (Turnitin score less than 30%).

1a. Both China and Japan are industrialized countries where population is decreasing – but for different reasons. Discuss the societal and/or governmental issues that influence the population patterns for these countries. Give 2 issues for each country. (8 pts)

1b. Based on population data available 50 years ago, would a demographer have been able to make accurate predictions for the current Chinese and Japanese populations? Why or why not? (3 pts)

2. What societal and/or health issues are influencing the population patterns for Kenya and the United States? Describe 2 issues for each country. (4 pts)

3. Summarize the 4 stages of the demographic transition in your own words. What do demographers think caused the initial drop in death rate? Why does a drop in fertility often follow? Will these conditions always apply – that is, is “development the best contraceptive”? (6 pts)

4. List at least 2 services a country needs to consider implementing for the benefit of its people

a) In a country with fast population growth (2 pts)

b) In a slow growth country (2 pts)