Poulation Growth
What happens when the birth rate is higher than the death rate?
Population grows
What does population distribution mean?
The pattern of where people live
What is migration?
Movement of people from one place to another
What is urbanization?
Movement of people from rural areas to cities
What is birth rate?
The number of births per 1,000 people per year
What is the main cause of the world’s population continuing to increase?
The global birth rate is higher than the death rate
What are the three main world population clusters?
East Asia, South Asia, and Europe
What is a “push factor”?
Something that drives people away from an area
What is one main cause of urbanization?
People move to cities for jobs and a better life
What is death rate?
The number of deaths per 1,000 people per year
What type of chart shows population by age and gender?
Population pyramid
What is population density?
The number of people living per square mile or kilometer
What is a “pull factor”?
Something that attracts people to a new area
DAILY DOUBLE: What two physical features often help cities grow?
Nearness to water and easy-to-defend locations
What is natural increase?
The population growth rate (birth rate minus death rate)
Daily Double: Name one effect of rapid population growth.
Crowded cities, poverty, or strain on natural resources
What factors influence where people choose to live?
Physical geography, jobs, resources, or cultural/religious sites
Who are refugees?
People forced to migrate to escape war, violence, or disasters
Name one function of a city.
Center of economy, government, or culture
What is doubling time?
The number of years it takes for a population to double
Besides birth and death rates, what other factor affects population growth?
Migration
Why do some countries have low population density while others are high?
It depends on land area and total population
Name one way migration affects an area.
Changes its culture, population, or economy
What are two major challenges of urban growth?
Homelessness, pollution, violence, or urban sprawl
What is the difference between urban and rural areas?
Urban = cities (dense); Rural = countryside (sparse)