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What are some reasons for studying population geography: To know how people live, why they are there, and how it changes
What regions have the most population concentration? Asia and europe
What type of areas are the least populated on Earth? Deserts, mountains, (places not with a water source)
What environmental factors lead to densely populated areas good resources, arable land, good landscaping
Define arable: farmable land
Population growth from year to year is what rate? Annual population growth rate
When did the population really start to grow in the world? What century? 18-19th centuries. (1700s-1800s)
Define life expectancy: the average number of years a newborn would be expected to live based on current mortality rates.
Define infant mortality rate: The number of infants who die before 1 year of age compared to the total number of live births.
What is it called when a number of people are too old or too young to work compared to the number of people in the workforce? Dependency ratio
What 5 countries make up the highest populations in the world. Us, China, India, Indonesia, Pakistan.
Population pyramids show us what? What are the 3 shapes? Growth of the population through the different age categories. Triangle, upside down, bee hive
Why do geographers study migration? To know why people are moving. (In or Out) (Push, Pull Effect)
What are the most common factors for migration? Political, economic, cultural, environmental.
What factors lead to voluntary migration? VM: Wanted to move due to economic reasons. New job (Any economic reasons)
What 3 countries make up the largest number of immigrants to the US? Mexico, India, China
What subcategory factor leads migrants to the US? Economic and cultural
List 3 examples of pull factors Better resources, arable land, and good economic opportunities.
List 3 examples of push factors Bad landscaping, racists, no good resources.
Refugees mostly migrate because of which push factor sub category? Political
What are the 3 groups that are forced to migrate? According to UNHCR Refugees, asylum seekers, and Internally displaced
define migration: movement of people to a new area or country in order to find work or better living conditions.
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