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What does the birth rate represent?

  • The average number of children per woman in a region
  • The number of births relative to the population expressed in per mille (correct)
  • The total number of births per year in a country
  • The number of deaths relative to the total population

How is the fertility rate defined?

  • It represents live births per women aged 15-49 expressed in per mille (correct)
  • It is the number of deaths per thousand inhabitants
  • It reflects the total population growth percentage
  • It is the average number of children per family

What average number of children per woman indicates a replacement level of the population?

  • 2.1 children per woman (correct)
  • 2.5 children per woman
  • 1.5 children per woman
  • 3.0 children per woman

What does the infant mortality rate indicate?

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What does the infant mortality rate measure?

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How is natural population growth defined?

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What does the net migration rate reflect?

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Which shape can a population pyramid represent during demographic transition?

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What is life expectancy at birth mainly indicative of?

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What is the birth rate expressed in?

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What is the formula to calculate the fertility rate?

<p>Number of births/number of women aged 15-49 x 1000 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which rate provides information about the number of infants who died before their first birthday?

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What average number of children per woman is necessary for population replacement?

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Flashcards

Birth rate

Number of births per 1,000 people in a place.

Fertility rate

Average number of births per woman aged 15-49.

Average children perwoman

Average number of children per woman needed for population replacement is 2.1.

Death rate

Number of deaths per 1,000 people in a place.

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Infant mortality rate

Number of deaths of babies before their 1st birthday per 1,000 live births.

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Life Expectancy

The average number of years a person is expected to live, starting from birth.

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Natural Population Growth

The difference between the number of births and deaths in a population.

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Net Migration Rate

The difference between immigrants entering a country and emigrants leaving.

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Population Pyramid

A graphical representation of a population's age and sex structure, displayed as a pyramid.

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What does 'per mille' mean?

'Per mille' means 'per thousand'. It's used to express rates like birth rate and death rate, which are calculated as the number of events per 1,000 people in a population.

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Study Notes

Geography Exam Guide

  • Map of Europe: Identify 20 European countries and their capitals.
  • Map of Spanish Provinces: Identify 15 Spanish provinces.
  • Definitions: Define concepts from a provided list.
    • Birth Rate: Number of births relative to the population (per 1000)
    • Fertility Rate: Number of live births per woman aged 15-49 (per 1000)
    • Average Number of Children per Woman: Average needed for population replacement (typically 2.1)
    • Death Rate: Number of deaths relative to the population (per 1000)
    • Infant Mortality Rate: Number of deaths of infants under 1 year old per 1000 births.
    • Life Expectancy: Average expected lifespan at birth.
    • Natural Population Growth: Difference between births and deaths.
    • Net Migration Rate: Difference between people entering and leaving a country.
  • Long Answer: Choose one long answer question from a provided list.
    • Territorial Organization in Spain
    • Population Registers in Spain
    • Distribution of the Population in Spain
  • Test Questions: Answer 6-7 questions related to the unit.
  • Population Pyramid: Draw a pyramid given data, identify the shape (triangular, pointed arch/bell, urn, bulb), and associated demographic model (old, transition, modern).

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