Geography A-Level
Demographic Transition
What Demographic Transition means in Geography A-Level, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Demographic Transition
Analysis of how migration patterns and aging populations alter the socio-economic profile of a place, leading to increased pressure on services and potential cultural friction.
Topics that use Demographic Transition
- Diverse Places (Pearson Edexcel A-Level)
Related terms
- Cultural Identity and Globalization
- Cultural Identity and Voluntary Segregation
- Demographic Dividend
- Demographic Pressure and Resource Management
- Dependency Ratio
- Economic Diversification
- Economic Polarization
- Economic Restructuring
Using Demographic Transition in the exam
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