Population and Demographics Overview

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Which of the following is LEAST likely to be a consequence of increased immigration?

  • Overcrowding in urban areas
  • Increase in job opportunities (correct)
  • Reduction in wages
  • Overpopulation

Which of the following factors contribute to a natural increase in population?

  • II and III only
  • I and II only (correct)
  • I, II and III
  • I only

What is the BEST definition of a population?

  • People living in a given area at a particular time (correct)
  • The number of people working in industry
  • People aged between 5 and 65
  • People who move from one area to another

What type of family structure does Margaret live in, based on the given information?

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Which term BEST describes a bill passed by parliament and proclaimed by the head of state?

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Which term BEST describes all those persons who are eligible to vote in an election?

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Which of the following BEST describes a census?

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Which of the following situations could lead to deprivation of an individual's fundamental rights?

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What is the term for the excess of birth rate over death rate in a year?

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Which of the following government actions is MOST likely to improve the standard of living in a country?

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Is it likely that higher self-esteem for women will result from women working outside the home?

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Which of the following is least likely to contribute to the development of a country's human resources?

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What process describes how a child learns to behave within society?

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Which of the following individuals is correctly classified as unemployed?

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Which factor is likely to be the least important to a couple planning to start a family?

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Which of the following best describes the infrastructure of a country?

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Which formula is used to compute a country's population density?

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Which of the following is regarded as a non-renewable energy source?

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What is the primary reason for declining birth rates in some Caribbean countries?

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The term 'labour force' is best defined as which of the following?

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In the Caribbean, a 'common law union' is referred to as what?

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Flashcards

Natural Increase in Population

The excess of birth rate over death rate in a year.

Population Definition

The number of people living in a given area at a particular time.

Extended Family

A family type including multiple generations, like grandparents and cousins.

Census

The counting and recording of the characteristics of the population in a country.

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Electorate

All persons who are eligible to vote in an election.

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Act (Legislation)

A bill passed by parliament and proclaimed by the head of state.

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Standard of Living Improvement

Encouraging development of a welfare system or educational opportunities.

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Self-Esteem for Women

Higher self-esteem for women is likely to result from working outside the home.

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Age-Sex Distribution

The breakdown of a population by age and gender.

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Unemployed Classification

Persons who are willing and able to work but do not have a job.

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Population Density Formula

Total population divided by total area.

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Non-renewable Energy Source

Energy sources that cannot be replaced once used.

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Labour Force Definition

People who are qualified, willing, and able to work.

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Common Law Union

An unmarried couple living together for a significant period.

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Natural Gas Use

Mainly used for generating electricity in the Caribbean.

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Kinship

The blood relationship and familial connections between individuals.

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Sanction in Education

A consequence imposed for breaking a rule.

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Factors for Family Planning

Aspects like health and financial stability considered before having children.

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Study Notes

Population and Demographics

  • Population: The number of people living in a specific area at a particular time.
  • Census: The counting and recording of population characteristics.
  • Natural increase: The excess of birth rate over death rate in a year.
  • Age-Sex distribution: A feature of a country that can be determined using a population pyramid.
  • Population density: The average number of people living within a square kilometer.
  • Labor force: Persons, employed and unemployed, who are qualified, willing, and able to work.
  • Electorate: All persons eligible to vote in an election.
  • Family types: Nuclear family (parents and children) and extended family (multiple generations).
  • Immigration impact: Potential outcomes include job opportunities, overcrowding, reduction in wages. Overpopulation is not a direct result.
  • Natural increase in population: Results from high fertility rates and low mortality rates.
  • Standard of living improvement: Improving access to education and health services is most likely to contribute. Increasing taxes and restricting resource development are not likely to improve welfare.
  • Female employment and self-esteem: A positive correlation is likely.

Government and Law

  • Act: A bill passed by parliament and proclaimed by the head of state.
  • State of emergency: A situation that could lead to a deprivation of fundamental rights.
  • Human Resources Development: Education, better healthcare, and increased minimum wages are correlated
  • Unemployment: Categories include retired persons, vacationers, and full-time students.
  • Government types: Coalition government, government of national unity, hung parliament.

Family and Society

  • Common Law Union: An unmarried man and woman living together for a specified period.
  • Socialization: The process of learning how to behave.
  • Sanction: A consequence for breaking a rule.
  • Health and financial status: Important for families starting a family.
  • Stability of relationship: Critical for starting a family.
  • Geriatric care: Care for elderly persons.
  • Kinship: Blood relationship.

Resources and Infrastructure

  • Infrastructure: Roads, bridges, and sewerage systems.
  • Renewable resources: Resources that are naturally replenished.
  • Non-renewable resources: Resources that are not naturally replenished.
  • Examples of non-renewable resources: Coal, oil
  • Consequences of using non-renewable resources: High pollution levels and depletion of resources.
  • Impact of non-renewable resource: Causes pollution, respiratory problems, and expenditure

Caribbean Context

  • Birth rates in the Caribbean: Falling due to increased family planning.
  • Bauxite production: Specific Caribbean countries (Guyana, Suriname, Jamaica) produce bauxite.
  • Courtship customs: European traditions are not the only source of customs, but could be in this case.
  • Common law union: The term is used. A form of cohabitating unmarried relationship.

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