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Which of the following is a policy designed to discourage people from having children?
Which of the following is a policy designed to discourage people from having children?
What is the term for the emigration of skilled individuals from one country to another?
What is the term for the emigration of skilled individuals from one country to another?
The number of people per unit of arable land is known as:
The number of people per unit of arable land is known as:
What is the term for a person who is forced to leave their home but remains within their own country?
What is the term for a person who is forced to leave their home but remains within their own country?
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The theory that agricultural methods will intensify as population grows is known as the:
The theory that agricultural methods will intensify as population grows is known as the:
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Which of the following is NOT a type of migration?
Which of the following is NOT a type of migration?
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What is the term for the barriers that make migration difficult?
What is the term for the barriers that make migration difficult?
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Which of the following is a measure of the total number of people per unit of land area?
Which of the following is a measure of the total number of people per unit of land area?
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Which of the following is a reason for people to migrate to a new location?
Which of the following is a reason for people to migrate to a new location?
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What is the term for a population that has spread across the globe from a common origin?
What is the term for a population that has spread across the globe from a common origin?
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What is the time it takes for a population to double in size?
What is the time it takes for a population to double in size?
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Which of the following is a characteristic of a developing country?
Which of the following is a characteristic of a developing country?
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What is the term for the continuous flow of people from one area to another?
What is the term for the continuous flow of people from one area to another?
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What is the term for a very large city with a population over 10 million?
What is the term for a very large city with a population over 10 million?
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What is the term for the ratio of dependents (children and elderly) to working-age people?
What is the term for the ratio of dependents (children and elderly) to working-age people?
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What theory states that population growth will outpace food production?
What theory states that population growth will outpace food production?
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Which of the following is a common push factor for refugees?
Which of the following is a common push factor for refugees?
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What is the study of populations, including their structure and dynamics?
What is the study of populations, including their structure and dynamics?
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Which of the following is a policy or attitude that encourages having children?
Which of the following is a policy or attitude that encourages having children?
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What is the term for the number of people per unit of arable land?
What is the term for the number of people per unit of arable land?
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What is the difference between the birth rate and death rate?
What is the difference between the birth rate and death rate?
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Which of the following is an example of pull factors that attract migrants to a new location?
Which of the following is an example of pull factors that attract migrants to a new location?
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What is the term for the seasonal movement of livestock between different pastures?
What is the term for the seasonal movement of livestock between different pastures?
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What is the term for the number of live births per 1,000 people in a given year?
What is the term for the number of live births per 1,000 people in a given year?
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Agricultural Density
Agricultural Density
The number of people per unit of arable land.
Ethnic Cleansing
Ethnic Cleansing
Forced removal or killing of a specific ethnic group.
Forced Migration
Forced Migration
Moving due to coercion, such as war or natural disaster.
Antinatalist Policy
Antinatalist Policy
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Arable Land
Arable Land
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Infant Mortality Rate
Infant Mortality Rate
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Brain Drain
Brain Drain
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Carrying Capacity
Carrying Capacity
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Chain Migration
Chain Migration
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Crude Birth Rate
Crude Birth Rate
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Intervening Opportunity
Intervening Opportunity
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Demographic Transition Model
Demographic Transition Model
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Megacity
Megacity
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Dependency Ratio
Dependency Ratio
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Malthusian Theory
Malthusian Theory
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Population Density
Population Density
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Total Fertility Rate
Total Fertility Rate
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Push Factors
Push Factors
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Pull Factors
Pull Factors
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Migration Stream
Migration Stream
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Replacement Level Fertility
Replacement Level Fertility
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Epidemiological Transition Theory
Epidemiological Transition Theory
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Voluntary Migration
Voluntary Migration
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Study Notes
Key Population Geography Terms
- Agricultural Density: The number of people per unit of arable land (farmland). This helps determine how efficiently land is used.
- Ethnic Cleansing: The forced removal or killing of an ethnic group. This is a horrific form of conflict-related violence.
- Androcentrism: Focusing on male perspectives, often to the exclusion of women's experiences. This can lead to important issues being overlooked.
- Forced Migration: Moving due to coercion such as war or natural disasters. This is a significant issue for many people around the world.
- Antinatalist Policy: A policy discouraging having children, often implemented for specific reasons.
- Guest Worker: A foreign worker employed temporarily in a country. Many countries rely on guest workers for various jobs.
- Arable Land: Suitable land for growing crops. The amount of arable land greatly influences carrying capacity.
- Infant Mortality Rate: Number of infants dying before their first birthday per 1,000 births. This is a key indicator of a country's health and well-being.
- Arithmetic Density: Total number of people per unit of land area. This can be misleading as it doesn't consider the distribution of people.
- Infanticide: Killing an infant, often due to cultural or economic reasons. This is a serious crime and violation of human rights.
- Boserup Effect: The theory that agricultural methods intensify as population grows. This proposes that population growth isn't necessarily negative.
- Internal/Interregional Migration: Movement of people within a country or between regions. This is common for many people seeking employment opportunities.
- Brain Drain: The emigration of skilled individuals from one country to another. This signifies a loss of human capital to other nations.
- Internally Displaced Person (IDP): Someone forced to leave their home but remains within their country. They are impacted by conflict or natural disaster but remain within national borders.
- Carrying Capacity: Maximum population an area can sustainably support. Exceeding this capacity can lead to various problems.
- Intervening Obstacles: Barriers to migration. These could be geographic features or governmental policies.
- Chain Migration: People migrating following others to a new location. Families and friends often move together.
- Intervening Opportunity: A chance or resource that stops someone from reaching their final migration destination.
- Crude Birth Rate (CBR): Number of live births per 1,000 people annually. This is an important factor in population growth.
- Low Birth Rate: A low birth rate per 1,000 people, often due to societal factors. This rate can indicate population decline.
- Crude Death Rate (CDR): Number of deaths per 1,000 people annually. This is another important factor in population trends.
- Malthusian: Referring to Thomas Malthus' theory that population growth outpaces food production. This is a significant historical theory.
- Demographic Transition Model (DTM): Model explaining population growth changes, from high to low birth and death rates. This describes broader societal changes driving population trends.
- Megacity: A very large city with over 10 million people. These cities often have specific challenges from their scale.
- Demography: The study of populations, their structure, and dynamics. This field is critical to understanding society.
- Metacity: A supersized city with over 20 million people, larger than a megacity. This is a very large and often complex city.
- Dependency Ratio: Ratio of dependents (children and elderly) to working-age people. This ratio is significant for understanding the strain on a workforce.
- Migration: The movement of people from one place to another. This is a significant aspect of human behavior.
- Developing Country: A country with a lower standard of living, often with high poverty rates. These countries are often working to improve their economic structures.
- Migration Stream: Continuous movement of people between geographic areas. This flow often follows established routes and is motivated by factors like better employment.
- Diaspora: A scattered population tracing origin to a common place, often present in different countries. This term can be used to describe displaced groups like the Jewish diaspora.
- Neo-Malthusians: People who support Malthus' ideas about population growth outpacing resources. This group often advocates for population control.
- Doubling Time: Time it takes for a population to double. The doubling time depends on the population growth rate.
- Net Malthusians: A group that combines Malthusian ideas with modern understandings of population and resource management.
- Ecumene: Habitable or inhabited areas of the world. This term is used to understand human settlements and resources around the world.
- Physiological Density: Number of people per unit of arable land. This is a refined measure of population pressure on agricultural land.
- Elderly Dependency Ratio: Ratio of elderly dependents to working-age population. This often means a strain on social security and retirement funds.
- Population Density: Number of people per square kilometer or mile. Population density often increases in urban areas.
- Epidemiological Transition Theory: Theory explaining changes in disease patterns during societal development. From infectious diseases to modern chronic conditions.
- Population Distribution: Spread of people across the earth's surface. This gives perspective on where populations are concentrated.
- Pronatalist: Policy or attitude encouraging more births. Some countries try to promote having more children using incentives.
- Population Pyramid: Graphic displaying a population's age and sex structure. This tool is used to visualize population trends and potential issues.
- Pull Factors: Positive reasons attracting people to a new location. Employment opportunities often draw people to a new place.
- Sex Ratio: Ratio of males to females. A difference can have an impact on family structures and other social factors.
- Push Factors: Negative reasons driving people away from a location. War and poverty are frequent push factors.
- Total Fertility Rate: Average number of children born to a woman during her lifetime. This is a key indicator of population growth potential.
- Rate of Natural Increase: Difference between birth rate and death rate. This rate reflects a population's growth or decline.
- Transhumance: Seasonal movement of livestock between grazing areas. This is common in areas with seasonal variations in climate.
- Refugees: People fleeing their country due to war or persecution. This is a significant humanitarian concern.
- Voluntary Migration: Choosing to move to a new location. People often migrate for employment, education, or personal reasons.
- Replacement Level Fertility: Fertility rate required to maintain a stable population. Usually around 2.1 children per woman.
- Youth Dependency: Ratio of young dependents to working-age population. A high youth dependency ratio can strain educational and social resources.
- Rural-to-Urban Migration: Movement of people from rural areas to cities. This is often a response to economic opportunities.
- Zero Population Growth (ZPG): A population with equal birth and death rates, leading to a stable size.
- Seasonal Migration: Temporary migration related to seasonal changes or work. Agricultural labor often involves seasonal migration.
- High Birth Rate: 40-50 births per 1,000 people, showing high population growth potential.
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Test your knowledge on essential population geography terms with this quiz. Explore concepts such as agricultural density, ethnic cleansing, and forced migration. Understanding these terms is crucial for grasping the complexities of human geography and population dynamics.
