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What does the term Geography literally mean?

  • To write about the Earth (correct)
  • To explore human behavior
  • To analyze socio-cultural impacts
  • To study climate and landforms
  • Which branch of geography primarily analyzes natural elements on the Earth's surface?

  • Economic Geography
  • Physical Geography (correct)
  • Human Geography
  • Cultural Geography
  • Who is considered the 'Father of Human Geography'?

  • Ellen Churchill Semple
  • Friedrich Ratzel (correct)
  • George F. Carter
  • Paul Vidal de la Blache
  • What does population geography primarily focus on?

    <p>Spatial distribution of human population and characteristics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which two countries account for over a third of the world's population?

    <p>China and India</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What concept did Paul Vidal de la Blache emphasize in human geography?

    <p>Physical laws governing Earth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a primary concern of human geography according to George F. Carter?

    <p>Relations between man and ways of life</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is population density defined?

    <p>Population of a country divided by its land area</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the key focus of human geography as defined by James M. Rubenstein?

    <p>Where and why human activities are situated</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of the world population did the seven most populous countries collectively account for?

    <p>Nearly one-half</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What tool do geographers primarily use to analyze population change?

    <p>Population pyramids</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which scholar regarded human geography as understanding the changing relationship between humans and the earth?

    <p>Ellen Churchill Semple</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the estimated population of Manila in 2024?

    <p>14,941,953</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes Human Geography's scope?

    <p>Interactions between physical and socio-cultural environments</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What advantage did pastoralists have over sedentary agriculturalists?

    <p>Better mobility and nutrition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which population density figure represents that of Manila?

    <p>42,857 people per square kilometer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What major event began the Great Atlantic Migration in the late 1840s?

    <p>Potato crop failure in Ireland</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what year did Manila's population significantly increase from 1,543,666 to over 14 million?

    <p>1950</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which technological innovations became prevalent around 4000 BCE?

    <p>Wheeled vehicles and bronze metallurgy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterized the new forms of human migration among settled civilizations?

    <p>Disorder, suffering, and mortality</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many Europeans migrated to the United States between 1820 and 1980?

    <p>37,000,000</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What impact did the Industrial Revolution have on human migration?

    <p>Initiated long-distance mass migrations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a consequence of the seafaring migrants who arrived around 4000 BCE?

    <p>Establishment of cities with populations of 20,000-50,000</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What enabled technological innovations to spread widely during early civilizations?

    <p>Networks of mobile pastoralists</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the rate of natural increase measure?

    <p>The difference between a country's birth and death rates.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about Total Fertility Rate (TFR) is true?

    <p>TFR measures the average number of children a woman will have in her lifetime.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the TFR required to maintain zero population growth?

    <p>2.1</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does immigration differ from emigration?

    <p>Immigration refers to the entrance of migrants into a country.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What indicates a country is likely to experience population decline?

    <p>A negative net migration rate.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the 'J-curve' in population growth?

    <p>It reflects a slow initial growth followed by rapid increase.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the United States' current birth rate?

    <p>12/1000</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a net migration rate of -8/1000 indicate for El Salvador?

    <p>The country is losing migrants.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What period did the largest slave migrations likely occur?

    <p>16th to 19th century</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the major causes of forced migration?

    <p>Natural disasters</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many ethnic Germans were forcibly transported into Germany after World War II?

    <p>9,000,000-10,000,000</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What defines a refugee legally?

    <p>An asylum seeker with a successful claim for asylum</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of migration involves crossing state boundaries with intention to stay?

    <p>International immigration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterizes the largest human migrations today?

    <p>They are internal to nation-states</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the status of a person considered an asylum seeker?

    <p>A person seeking protection due to fear of persecution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is NOT a common reason for forced migration?

    <p>Economic advancement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Geography Overview

    • Derived from Greek "GEO" (Earth) and "GRAPHOS" (To write), meaning description of the Earth.
    • Two major branches: Physical Geography and Human Geography.

    Physical Geography

    • Focuses on natural elements like climate, landforms, and existing environmental patterns.

    Human Geography

    • Examines the impact of human behavior on the environment, including cultural, economic, and political effects.
    • Explores the relationship between the physical environment and socio-cultural factors influenced by human interactions.

    Historical Context

    • Ancient scholars like Hecataeus, Herodotus, and Aristotle recognized the connection between humans and their physical surroundings.
    • German geographers Humboldt and Ritter studied the interplay between social groups and their environment.

    Foundational Figures in Human Geography

    • Vidal de la Blache: A founding father of modern human geography, highlighted diverse understandings of human geography.
    • Friedrich Ratzel: Known as the Father of Human Geography; authored "Anthropogeography," coining the term as a synthetic study of human societies and the Earth's surface.
    • Ellen Churchill Semple: Defined human geography as the study of the changing relationship between humans and the Earth.
    • Paul Vidal de la Blache: Advocated for a comprehensive view of Earth's physical laws and their relationship with living beings.
    • George F. Carter: Emphasized the connections between humans, lifestyles, and their living environments.
    • James M. Rubenstein: Described human geography as the study of the location and reasons for human activities.
    • Analyzes the scientific distribution of people and activities, focusing on density, concentration, and patterns.

    Population Geography Overview

    • Studies spatial distribution and characteristics of human populations, including growth, decline, and migration.

    World Population Stats

    • Global population approximately 7.8 billion, unevenly distributed across 193 UN member countries.
    • China and India account for over a third of the world’s population.
    • Seven most populous nations (China, India, US, Indonesia, Brazil, Pakistan, Nigeria) represent more than half of the global population.

    Manila Population Dynamics

    • 2024 estimated population: 14,941,953; increased from 1,543,666 in 1950.
    • Recent growth of 274,864 people reflects a 1.87% annual growth rate.

    Population Density Insights

    • Density calculated as population per land area, essential for demographic analysis and human health connections.
    • Philippines density in 2022: 385.20 people/km² with a 1.47% increase from 2021.
    • Manila recognized as the world's most densely populated city: 42,857 people/km².

    Population Metrics

    • Population Pyramid: Graph illustrating age distribution.
    • Rate of Natural Increase: Birth rate minus death rate.
      • US birth rate: 12/1000, death rate: 8/1000; natural increase: 4.2/1000 (0.42%).
    • Total Fertility Rate (TFR): Indicates average number of children per female over a lifetime.
      • Nigeria has high TFR (6.35), Taiwan has low (1.13).
    • A TFR of 2.1 is needed for zero population growth.

    Migration Dynamics

    • Immigration: Arrival of migrants; Emigration: Departure of migrants.
    • Net Migration Rate: Difference between immigrants and emigrants per 1000 in a population.
      • US: 2.9/1000 net migrants; El Salvador: -8/1000.

    Historical Population Growth

    • The "J-curve" reflects inconsistent human population growth; slow development followed by rapid increases.
    • Significant migrations fueled by technological advancements and crises in agriculture, particularly during the Industrial Revolution.

    Types of Migrations

    • Forced Migrations: Includes slave migrations and large expulsions during historical conflicts.
    • Internal Migration: Movements within nations, often rural to urban.
    • International Immigration: Cross-border movement, possibly voluntary or involuntary.

    Migrant Categories

    • Asylum Seekers: Individuals seeking protection due to fear of persecution.
    • Refugees: People fleeing conflict or disaster, granted asylum status based on successful claims.

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