Population Density and Economic Impacts

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What does the map show?

Arithmetic density

What information can a geographer identify from the map of urban populations in Brazil?

Patterns of arithmetic density within specific regions

What does the data for the Eastern Great Rift Valley indicate?

High arithmetic density

What is a likely effect of Brazil's population distribution?

Uneven economic development as eastern Brazil experiences more growth than the sparsely inhabited western regions Signup and view all the answers

Why does a country with high physiological density risk exceeding its carrying capacity?

The population places a large amount of pressure on the arable land to produce enough food without risking severe environmental degradation Signup and view all the answers

What explains the increasing percentage of urban dwellers in more-developed countries?

Greater access to job opportunities, resources, and facilities Signup and view all the answers

What does a rate of natural increase of 0.4 indicate?

Slow population growth Signup and view all the answers

What pattern is a concern in less developed countries with low school enrollment?

A lack of qualified males and females to develop a workforce that will improve economic growth Signup and view all the answers

What types of countries are most likely to face issues from a large youth-dependent population?

Less developed countries Signup and view all the answers

What best explains the low birth and death rates for a country in stage 4 of the demographic transition model?

The level of urbanization and technological advancement of a more developed country Signup and view all the answers

How does the pattern of growth in City B relative to City A explain their demographic differences?

City B is located in a less developed country and has high rates of rural-to-urban migration, whereas City A is located in a more developed country and has low rates of rural-to-urban migration Signup and view all the answers

In which region is predicted population growth explained by a high total fertility rate?

Africa Signup and view all the answers

What describes the most likely population context for the countries listed in relation to the demographic transition model?

Stage five of the demographic transition model due to very low birth rates Signup and view all the answers

Which country is best described as being at Stage 3 of the demographic transition model?

Bolivia: birth rate = 24, death rate = 7 Signup and view all the answers

What is the most likely cause of death for citizens of countries in stages 4 and 5 of the demographic transition model?

Degenerative diseases due to old age and lifestyle Signup and view all the answers

Why did Thomas Malthus propose his population theory?

Malthus theorized that if left unchecked by regular cycles of famine and misery, the population would increase beyond the ability to feed itself Signup and view all the answers

How did the Industrial Revolution reduce the threats forecast by Malthus?

The resulting rural-to-urban migration for jobs in factories led to a decline in birth rates and lowered population growth rates below what Malthus predicted Signup and view all the answers

In which context might a neo-Malthusian perspective successfully explain population characteristics?

A country with a high rate of natural population increase, where food supplies are at risk Signup and view all the answers

What unintended consequence did China's antinatalist one-child policy have?

A projected shortage of working-age people to care for the rising elderly population, resulting in an increase in the cost of living for older people Signup and view all the answers

What country demographics would explain the need for the shown pronatalist policies?

A country with a birth rate of 11, a death rate of 13, and a rate of natural increase of −0.2, legislates tax credits for working parents Signup and view all the answers

Why would Countries X and Z implement anti-natalist policies?

Antinatalist policies promote family planning and education of women to reduce fertility rates Signup and view all the answers

How do changing roles for women influence social values?

Higher birth rates in African countries suggest that women in African countries have less access to education and employment than European women Signup and view all the answers

Which country demonstrates a high level of female empowerment?

France Signup and view all the answers

What is the spatial pattern shown in the map of total fertility rates?

The lowest total fertility rates are shown in Europe, Russia, East Asia, Australia, and Canada Signup and view all the answers

What is a concern for a country with an aging population?

As the proportion of older people in the country increases, fewer young workers are available to contribute tax revenues to support programs that provide services to the older population Signup and view all the answers

What outcome is most likely to occur in Country A, a more developed country?

Pressures on pension and social security programs are at critical levels as the number of elderly increases Signup and view all the answers

What would likely increase life expectancy in a less developed country?

Improvements in access to health care and sanitation Signup and view all the answers

What migration types are correctly explained by the given example?

International migration and voluntary migration: Family A from Mumbai has convinced their close friends Family B to emigrate to London as they did in order to help start up their business Signup and view all the answers

What pull factor explains the migration of asylum seekers from Afghanistan and Iraq to the EU?

Economic growth and employment opportunities in Europe, attracting immigrant workers Signup and view all the answers

What explains the international Syrian refugee crisis that started in 2011?

A political push factor from Syria, where armed conflict imperils personal safety Signup and view all the answers

What describes the increase in asylum seekers from Syria to the EU in recent years?

A continuing issue of conflict and political unrest within Syria Signup and view all the answers

What type of migration is described in the example of a refugee entering the EU?

Step migration across member states to a final destination Signup and view all the answers

What term best describes the majority of voluntary migrants from South Asia to the Persian Gulf countries?

Guest workers Signup and view all the answers

What positive impact did the immigration of large populations of Chinese people have on cities like Vancouver and Los Angeles?

Chinese immigrants established businesses and religious centers that provided their new cities with greater access to elements of Chinese culture such as arts, cuisine, and religion Signup and view all the answers

What is the major effect of migration flow to Southwest Asia from other regions in Asia?

Guest workers migrate to the region for jobs in construction and the oil fields, increasing the volume of exports from the region Signup and view all the answers

What caused the shift in religious patterns in urban populations of the United States in the nineteenth century?

Transnational migration from Ireland, southern Germany, and Italy Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Arithmetic Density

People per unit of land. Measures how crowded a place is.

Physiological Density

The pressure population exerts on arable land.