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_______________ is the study of the number, distribution, trends, and problems of the population.
_______________ is the study of the number, distribution, trends, and problems of the population.
Demography
The _______________ is the number of births per 1000 people per year.
The _______________ is the number of births per 1000 people per year.
birth rate
The _______________ represents the number of deaths per 1000 people per year.
The _______________ represents the number of deaths per 1000 people per year.
death rate
The _______________ measures the difference between the birth rate and the death rate of a country.
The _______________ measures the difference between the birth rate and the death rate of a country.
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The _______________ compares the number of children who die before the age of one against the total number of live births in a year.
The _______________ compares the number of children who die before the age of one against the total number of live births in a year.
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An _______________ is a person who moves to a new country with the intention of settling there.
An _______________ is a person who moves to a new country with the intention of settling there.
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A _______________ is a category of immigrant in Canada who fears persecution in their country of origin.
A _______________ is a category of immigrant in Canada who fears persecution in their country of origin.
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The _______________ is calculated by counting the number of people who have emigrated from a population per 1000 people per year.
The _______________ is calculated by counting the number of people who have emigrated from a population per 1000 people per year.
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The net migration rate equals the immigration rate minus the ______.
The net migration rate equals the immigration rate minus the ______.
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A factor of attraction, such as freedom of expression or job opportunities, draws a person to ______.
A factor of attraction, such as freedom of expression or job opportunities, draws a person to ______.
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The rate of population growth includes both natural population increase and the net migration ______.
The rate of population growth includes both natural population increase and the net migration ______.
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The life expectancy is the average ______ of a population.
The life expectancy is the average ______ of a population.
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The baby boom refers to a surge in birth rates during the late 1940s and 1950s in several countries in ______.
The baby boom refers to a surge in birth rates during the late 1940s and 1950s in several countries in ______.
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The population pyramid is a graph that depicts the distribution of the population by ______ and sex.
The population pyramid is a graph that depicts the distribution of the population by ______ and sex.
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The rule of 70 is a process to estimate how many years it will take for a population to ______.
The rule of 70 is a process to estimate how many years it will take for a population to ______.
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Population density is calculated by dividing the population of an area by its ______.
Population density is calculated by dividing the population of an area by its ______.
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Demography Vocabulary
- Baby boom: A period of high birth rates, typically following a major event or period of peace.
- Demographics: The study of populations, including numbers, distribution, and trends.
- Rule of 70: Used to estimate the doubling time of a population; dividing 70 by the growth rate.
- Immigrant: A person who moves to a new country permanently.
- Emigrant: A person who leaves their native country to live permanently elsewhere.
- Refugee: A person who has left their country due to fear or persecution.
- Migration: Movement of people from one location to another.
- Birth rate: The number of births per 1,000 people per year.
- Death rate (Mortality rate): The number of deaths per 1,000 people per year.
- Natural Increase Rate: The difference between the birth rate and death rate in a population.
- Infant Mortality Rate: The number of infants who die before their first birthday per 1,000 live births.
- Child Mortality Rate: The number of children who die before their eighth birthday per 1,000 live births.
- Immigration Rate: The number of immigrants per 1,000 people per year.
- Emigration Rate: The number of emigrants per 1,000 people per year.
- Net Migration Rate: The difference between immigration and emigration.
- Population Density: The number of people per unit area.
- Population Pyramid: A graphic representation of a population's age and sex composition.
- Factors of Attraction: Pull factors encouraging people to migrate to a place (e.g., job opportunities).
- Factors of Repulsion: Push factors encouraging people to leave a place (e.g., war).
Population Growth
- Population Growth Rate: Calculated by combining natural population increase (birth rate - death rate) and net migration rate (immigration rate - emigration rate).
- Population Doubling Time: The length of time it takes for a population to double in size.
- Population Growth Calculation: The formula to calculate population growth.
- Life Expectancy: The average length of time a person is expected to live.
- Baby Boom: A significant increase in birth rates in a specific period.
- Population Distribution: Where people live in relation to each other and to resources.
Population Characteristics
- Dependency Ratio: The proportion of non-working-age people (under 15 and over 65).
- Economic Immigrant: A person coming to a country for economic reasons.
- Population Density: A measure of how densely populated an area is.
- Population Composition: This includes age, sex, ethnicity, and other important features.
Migration
- Migration Net: Difference between immigration and emigration.
- Push Factors: Circumstances that drive people away from a place.
- Pull Factors: Things that attract people to a new place.
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Test your understanding of key terms in demography with this vocabulary quiz. From birth rates to immigration, discover essential concepts that shape population studies. Perfect for students and enthusiasts of social sciences.
