Growth
How do we measure birth rate?
The number of births per year per 1,000 people
What is the current global population?
8.2 Billion
What is an example of a push factor?
Answers will vary
Migration
The movement of people from one place to another.
What needs to happen for the population to increase?
Birth rate needs to exceed death rate.
Which two continents hold the most people in the world?
Asia and Africa
What is an example of a pull factor?
Answers will vary
Megalopolis
A huge city or cluster of cities with an extremely large population.
What is true about the current trend of the United States population growth?
The death rate is decreasing as well as the birth rate.
The average family size has gone down.
In which type of areas do people tend to live in around the world?
Coastal areas
or
Places with fertile soil, milder climate, available water
What is the difference between more developed and less developed countries?
More developed have industries, businesses, better economy, better schools, etc.
Urban Sprawl
Spreading of urban developments on undeveloped land near a city.
What are three factors that lead to a lower death rate?
Better health care, more food, cleaner water, healthier lifestyle
If a population pyramid looks like a triangle, how would you describe the population of the people who live there?
What would be a reason to cause a city's population to decline?
A decrease in natural resources or work opportunities
Natural Increase
The difference between the birth and death rate.
What is the world population expected to be by 2050?
10.8 Billion
How is population density measured?
By the number of people who live on a square mile of land.
What would a country need if a lot of young people moved into the area?
More schools, healthcare, and work opportunities.
Infrastructure
The set of systems that affect how well a place or organization operates such as transportation systems.