End Show Slide 1 of 24 Copyright Pearson Prentice Hall 5-3 Human Population Growth

End Show 5-3 Human Population Growth Slide 2 of 24 Copyright Pearson Prentice Hall Historical Overview Like the populations of many other living organisms, the size of the human population tends to increase with time. For most of human existence, the population grew slowly. Limiting factors kept population sizes low.

End Show 5-3 Human Population Growth Slide 3 of 24 Copyright Pearson Prentice Hall Historical Overview About 500 years ago, the human population began growing more rapidly. Life was made easier and safer by advances in agriculture and industry. Death rates were dramatically reduced due to improved sanitation, medicine, and healthcare, while birthrates remained high.

End Show 5-3 Human Population Growth Slide 4 of 24 Copyright Pearson Prentice Hall Historical Overview With these advances, the human population experienced exponential growth. Human Population Growth

End Show 5-3 Human Population Growth Slide 5 of 24 Copyright Pearson Prentice Hall Patterns of Population Growth Birthrates, death rates, and the age structure of a population help predict why some countries have high growth rates while other countries grow more slowly.

End Show 5-3 Human Population Growth Slide 6 of 24 Copyright Pearson Prentice Hall Patterns of Population Growth The Demographic Transition Over the past century, population growth in the United States, Japan, and much of Europe has slowed dramatically. These countries have completed the demographic transition, a dramatic change in birth and death rates.

End Show 5-3 Human Population Growth Slide 7 of 24 Copyright Pearson Prentice Hall Patterns of Population Growth The demographic transition has three stages. In stage 1, there are high death rates and high birthrates. In stage 2, the death rate drops, while the birthrate remains high. The population increases rapidly. In stage 3, the birthrate decreases, causing population growth to slow.

End Show 5-3 Human Population Growth Slide 8 of 24 Copyright Pearson Prentice Hall Patterns of Population Growth The demographic transition is complete when the birthrate falls to meet the death rate, and population growth stops.

End Show 5-3 Human Population Growth Slide 9 of 24 Copyright Pearson Prentice Hall Patterns of Population Growth Age Structure Diagrams Show the population of a country broken down by gender and age group.

End Show 5-3 Human Population Growth Slide 10 of 24 Copyright Pearson Prentice Hall Patterns of Population Growth In the United States, there are nearly equal numbers of people in each age group. This age structure diagram predicts a slow but steady growth rate for the near future. Males Females Percentage of Population –64 20–24 0–4 40–44 Age (years) U.S. Population

End Show 5-3 Human Population Growth Slide 11 of 24 Copyright Pearson Prentice Hall Patterns of Population Growth In Rwanda, there are many more young children than teenagers, and many more teenagers than adults. This age structure diagram predicts a population that will double in about 30 years –64 20–24 0–4 Age (years) Males Females Rwandan Population 40–44 Percentage of Population

End Show 5-3 Human Population Growth Slide 12 of 24 Copyright Pearson Prentice Hall Future Population Growth To predict human population growth, demographers must consider the age structure of each country, as well as the prevalence of life- threatening diseases. If growing countries move toward the demographic transition, growth rate may level off or decrease.

End Show 5-3 Human Population Growth Slide 13 of 24 Copyright Pearson Prentice Hall Future Population Growth

End Show 5-3 Human Population Growth Slide 14 of 24 Copyright Pearson Prentice Hall Future Population Growth Ecologists suggest that if growth does not slow down, there could be serious damage to the environment and global economy. Economists assert that science, technology, and changes in society may control the negative impact of population growth.

End Show Slide 15 of 24 Copyright Pearson Prentice Hall 5-3 The size of the human population began to increase exponentially after the a.bubonic plague. b.development of plowing and irrigation. c.Industrial Revolution. d.development of the first cities.

End Show Slide 16 of 24 Copyright Pearson Prentice Hall 5-3 Which of the following is NOT a potential limiting factor of human population growth? a.famine b.medicine c.war d.disease

End Show Slide 17 of 24 Copyright Pearson Prentice Hall 5-3 After the demographic transition is complete, a population a.grows rapidly. b.grows slowly. c.begins a period of rapid decline. d.stays about the same size as time passes.

End Show Slide 18 of 24 Copyright Pearson Prentice Hall 5-3 An age-structure diagram shows a breakdown of a population by a.location and age group. b.age group and gender. c.birthrate and death rate. d.age group and emigration rate.

End Show Slide 19 of 24 Copyright Pearson Prentice Hall 5-3 Since the mid-1960s, the average annual growth rate of the human population has a.remained about the same. b.failed to show a consistent pattern. c.increased. d.decreased.

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