Population and Migration Concepts

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What is one potential negative impact of mass tourism in Rio de Janeiro?

Economic growth

Increased job opportunities

Cultural exchange

Resource depletion (correct)

Which term refers to someone seeking protection in another country?

Migrant worker

Refugee

Permanent resident

Asylum Seeker (correct)

What is a key term that describes the effects of an action or event?

Impacts (correct)

Cause

Development

Response

Which factor contributed to Algeria's lower GDP per capita compared to Spain?

Colonial exploitation Signup and view all the answers

What does HDI stand for, and what does it measure?

Human Development Index; standard of living Signup and view all the answers

Why might tourism lead to xenophobia in destination countries?

Resource competition Signup and view all the answers

What is typically a result of urbanization?

Growth and development of cities Signup and view all the answers

Which country has a higher life expectancy based on the provided data?

Spain Signup and view all the answers

What term describes an area with a high number of residents per unit of area?

Densely populated Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of a pull factor in migration?

Job opportunities Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of a choropleth map?

To display population density Signup and view all the answers

What is internal migration?

Relocating within the same country Signup and view all the answers

Which issue did Shenzhen face before urban redevelopment?

Overcrowding due to rapid growth Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following refers to the movement of people across international borders for settlement?

International migration Signup and view all the answers

What was a key improvement during Shenzhen's urban redevelopment?

Creation of special economic zones Signup and view all the answers

What term describes reasons that compel an individual to leave their home country?

Push factors Signup and view all the answers

What term describes the reasons that make individuals want to settle in a particular place?

Pull factors Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best defines population density?

The number of people per unit area Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following accurately describes mass tourism?

Large-scale travel to popular destinations Signup and view all the answers

What is a refugee?

A person forced to flee due to persecution or violence Signup and view all the answers

What are push factors?

Conditions that make individuals want to leave their home Signup and view all the answers

What is one major challenge resulting from rapid urban redevelopment?

Overcrowding and income inequality Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following elements does NOT contribute to a country being a destination for migrants?

Abundance of environmental challenges Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Key Concepts

Densely populated: Many people live in a small area.
Sparsely populated: Few people live in a large area.
Population density: Number of people per square kilometer (km²).
Choropleth map: Map that uses shading or color to represent different data. Legend shows what each color/shade represents.
Population distribution: How people spread out in an area (their habitat)

Migration

Push factors: Reasons that drive people to leave a location (e.g., poverty, war).
Pull factors: Reasons that attract people to a new location (e.g., better opportunities, safety).
Internal migration: Movement of people within a country.
International migration: Movement of people across international borders.
Refugee: People forced to leave their country due to fear of persecution, war, or violence.

Urban Development (Shenzhen)

Main problems: Poor infrastructure (lack of roads, housing, and services), economic backwardness (mainly a fishing village), and overcrowding (rapid population growth straining resources).
Improvements: Special economic zones attracted investments, boosting the economy; modern infrastructure, technology parks, and housing were built; new jobs created for migrants.
Success: Shenzhen is a major tech hub and one of China's wealthiest cities. Economic growth and infrastructure transformation happened despite challenges like overcrowding and income inequality.

Geography (Spain & Algeria)

Spain's location: Boosted trade.
Algeria's desert: Limited economic development.

Sustainability and Mass Tourism

Sustainability: Meeting current needs without sacrificing future generations' ability to meet their own needs.
Mass tourism: Large-scale travel to popular destinations.
Mass tourism impacts: Economic growth, environmental damage (pollution, harm to beaches), safety issues (increased crime).
Current efforts (Mass tourism): Eco-friendly initiatives, waste management, infrastructure upgrades, encouraging local businesses/culture.
Proposed actions: Diversify tourism, fair distribution of benefits to local communities, and improve safety in high-traffic areas.

Migration Crisis

Reasons for migration: Better economic opportunities, political stability, access to better healthcare, and legal protection.
Problems: Political instability, poverty, environmental challenges in origin countries, resource strain, xenophobia/problems in destination countries, loss of skilled workers.
Responses: Border control measures, humanitarian aid, policy debates, international cooperation. (Key terms: Asylum Seeker, Cause, Impacts, Responses, Development)

Countries with Different Levels of Development (Spain & Algeria)

Factors considered: GDP per capita, life expectancy, literacy rate, infant mortality rate, and HDI.
Spain: High GDP, high development
Algeria: Lower GDP, lower development.
Historical reasoning: Colonial legacy, industrialization.

Other Key Concepts

Urban development: Building modern infrastructure like tech parks and housing.
Job creation: Providing employment opportunities for many migrants.

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Explore key concepts related to population density, migration factors, and urban development in this quiz. Understand densely and sparsely populated areas, migration motives, and the challenges faced by cities like Shenzhen. Test your knowledge on how these elements shape human geography.