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What is the formula to calculate population growth rate?
What is the formula to calculate population growth rate?
- (Death rate + emigration rate) - (birth rate + immigration rate)
- (Birth rate + immigration rate) - (death rate + emigration rate) (correct)
- Birth rate - death rate
- Death rate - birth rate
What is the difference between continuous and discontinuous ecumene?
What is the difference between continuous and discontinuous ecumene?
- Continuous ecumene refers to areas with permanent settlements, while discontinuous ecumene refers to areas with temporary settlements.
- Continuous ecumene refers to areas with high population density, while discontinuous ecumene refers to areas with low population density. (correct)
- Continuous ecumene refers to areas with urban settlements, while discontinuous ecumene refers to areas with rural settlements.
- Continuous ecumene refers to areas with low population density, while discontinuous ecumene refers to areas with high population density.
What is the point system used for immigration to Canada?
What is the point system used for immigration to Canada?
- A system that prioritizes refugees and asylum seekers
- A system that prioritizes skilled workers and professionals (correct)
- A system that prioritizes investors and entrepreneurs
- A system that prioritizes family reunification
What is the replacement rate in the Demographic Transition Model?
What is the replacement rate in the Demographic Transition Model?
What is the significance of the width of the base in a population pyramid?
What is the significance of the width of the base in a population pyramid?
Study Notes
Population Growth Rate
- Formula: (Births - Deaths) + (Immigration - Emigration) / Population x 100
- Calculation measures the percentage change in a population over a specific time period.
- Factors include births, deaths, migration.
Ecumene
- Continuous Ecumene: Regions with uninterrupted human settlements, high population density, well-developed infrastructure.
- Discontinuous Ecumene: Regions with scattered settlements, low population density, limited infrastructure.
- Examples: Continuous - European plains; Discontinuous - Canadian prairies
Immigration to Canada
- Point-based system evaluates potential immigrants on factors like age, education, language proficiency, work experience, adaptability
- Points awarded for each factor, applicants must score a minimum number of points to be eligible for immigration
Replacement Rate in the Demographic Transition Model
- Replacement rate: Fertility level needed to maintain a stable population, typically 2.1 children per woman
- Stage 4 of the Demographic Transition Model, characterized by low birth rates and death rates, and a stable population.
Population Pyramid
- Base width is directly related to birth rate.
- Wider base indicates a high birth rate and a rapidly growing population.
- Narrower base indicates a low birth rate and a slower growing or shrinking population.
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Test your knowledge on demographics and population patterns with this quiz. From birth rate to population density, this quiz covers it all. You'll be asked to define key terms and use formulae to calculate growth rates and doubling times. Whether you're studying demographics or just curious about population patterns, this quiz is a great way to test your understanding.
