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9th Grade World Geography - Unit 5 Study Guide

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Based on the population pyramids above, which country is likely more developed? Why?   show
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show Burkina Faso because it's a less developed country. It's main source of economy is based on agriculture.  
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show Women have a longer life expectancy compared to men.  
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About how many people aged 10-14 are living in Burkina Faso?   show
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show Social (religion); Political (governments, policies, wars, citizen rights) Economic (poverty) Environmental (fertile soil and famine)  
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What are the pros and cons of gentrification?   show
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demographic transition model (DTM)   show
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What is happening in terms of population in each of the stages on the DTM?   show
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show less developed countries  
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show rivers were higher than the surrounding plain  
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show it started NE but over the years it's gone to SW  
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Where are the largest clusters of population density?   show
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What kinds of problems are caused by rapid population growth?   show
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show low death rate, better living conditions, longer life expectancy  
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show more jobs available encouraged people to move to cities  
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What are some examples of forced migration?   show
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show Causes: improved infrastructure, population growth Effects: increased traffic, loss of rural area, pollution, loss of animal habitats  
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show Political: governments and their policies, wars, citizen rights; Social: religious/ethnic persecution; Economic: poverty, loss of jobs; Environmental: catastrophic (natural disasters)  
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Explain the difference in an Emigrant and an Immigrant   show
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Explain the term Megalopolis and give an example.   show
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What are some issues that affect the population in Lesser Developed Countries?   show
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What are possible reasons that settlement patterns change over time.   show
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What parts of the world have more emigrants than immigrants and why?   show
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show poles and equator  
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Explain the differences in urban core, rural core, rural fringe and urban fringe.   show
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Explain how women's educational opportunities have affected fertility rates in MDC.   show
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show Poverty, repression, lack of opportunity, unemployment and political stability.  
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