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What is the primary factor that differentiates natural increase from other population growth metrics?
What is the primary factor that differentiates natural increase from other population growth metrics?
- The impact of immigration on a country's population
- The difference between birth rates and death rates (correct)
- The total number of live births per unit area
- The average longevity of the population
Which of the following best describes overpopulation?
Which of the following best describes overpopulation?
- A migration trend away from urban areas
- Population growth that is driven solely by immigration
- A population level that exceeds the environment's capacity to support it (correct)
- Too few resources available for the existing population
What is the definition of migration?
What is the definition of migration?
- The permanent relocation of individuals within the same community
- The movement of people within a specific country only
- The movement of people from one location to another, regardless of the distance (correct)
- The movement of people due to natural disasters
Which condition is considered a push factor in migration?
Which condition is considered a push factor in migration?
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What is a common outcome of rapid population growth?
What is a common outcome of rapid population growth?
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How is population density calculated?
How is population density calculated?
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Which of the following factors can discourage emigration?
Which of the following factors can discourage emigration?
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What does the dependency ratio represent?
What does the dependency ratio represent?
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Study Notes
Resources
- Materials, assets, or items used to meet needs and wants.
Demography
- Statistical study of human populations.
Population
- The total number of people living in a specific area.
Natural Increase
- The growth rate of a population.
- Calculated by subtracting the death rate from the birth rate.
Crude Birth Rate
- Number of live births per 1,000 people in a year.
Overpopulation
- When the number of people exceeds the environment's capacity to support them.
Underpopulation
- When there are too few people to fully utilize available resources.
Migration
- Movement of people from one place to another.
- Can occur within a country or between countries.
Emigration
- Leaving one's country to settle permanently in another.
Immigration
- Coming to live permanently in a foreign country.
Population Density
- Number of people living per unit area of land.
Census Uses
- Planning
- Policy-making
- Resource allocation
- Understanding population trends
Push Factors (Migration)
- Conditions that drive people away from their homes.
- Examples include poverty, war, and natural disasters.
Pull Factors (Migration)
- Conditions that attract people to a new area.
- Examples include job opportunities, better living conditions, and safety.
Discouraging Migration Factors
- Strict immigration laws
- Economic instability
- Lack of opportunities in the destination area
Calculating Population Increase
- Add births and immigration
- Subtract deaths and emigration
Intra-Regional Migration
- Movement of people within a specific region.
- Example: Moving from one state to another within a country.
Discouraging Emigration Factors
- Improved living conditions
- Job opportunities
- Safety in the home country
Population Growth Results
- Strain on resources
- Increased demand for services
- Potential overpopulation
- Economic growth
Factors Affecting Population Distribution
- Climate
- Employment opportunities
- Political stability
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