Fall 2003 Julie Hwang

 

Extra Credit #1

 

Must be sent to ubgeo100@yahoo.com

by September 10

 

Using the demographic transition as a framework, choose three countries, one of which is at the beginning, another of which is at the middle, and the last of which is at the end of the Demographic Transition. Using US Census Bureau website http://www.census.gov/ipc/www/idbpyr.html, make a population pyramid for each one. Write a 1-page (excluding population pyramids, minimum 250 words) essay in which you compare and contrast the three countries. The essay should include three population pyramids, the name of three countries, and your opinion. You should discuss demographic structure/trends of each country as well as inter-countries comparison. Total point is 2.5