Unit 4 Test Word Scramble
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Term | Definition |
Population Density | The number of people per square km. Calculation is Population of area divided by the areas sq/km. Canada is low at 3.7 per sq/km. |
Population Distribution | Refers to a pattern where people live in an area.(3 types- Dispersed, Clustered, Linear) |
Cultural Diversity | The existence of the variety of cultural or ethnic groups within society. |
Immigrant | person who moves to a new country. |
Refugees | one of the categories of immigrants to Canada. |
Emigrate | to leave you country or origin to live somewhere else. |
Migration | the movement of people around the world. |
Natural Increase | difference between the birth rate and death rate |
Demography | study of population numbers, distribution, trends and issues. |
Population Pyramid | Graph showing population stats organized by every 5 years of age and sex. |
Expansionary | Population Pyramid that is young and growing. It is typically a pyramid shape. Has a larger amount of young aged people meaning its growing. Has high fertility rates and is usually representing developing nations. |
Constrictive | Population Pyramid that shows more elderly ages and is shrinking. Shaped like a beehive. Tends to have a higher level of social and economic development and there is access to quality education and health care. |
Stationary | It is typically not growing and is shaped like a rectangle.Has equal percentages. Birth rate is low and has a high quality of life. Represents a developed nation. |
Baby Boom | Sudden increase in birth rate after ww2 |
Multiculturalism Policy | People are encouraged to retai their cultural heritage as well as being committed to Canadiens. Was intended to create cultural freedom. Create recognition for other cultures |
Aboriginal People | all indigenous people of Canada |
Push Factor | A factor that is pushing somebody out of their country. (war, unemployed..etc) |
Pull Factor | A factor pulling somebody to another country. (job offer, family...etc) |
Urbanization | the process whereby populations move from rural to urban. |
Carrying Capacity | number of people who can be supported at a sustainable level in an area with given resources and technology. |
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