Vocab.
The movement of people from one country to another to settle permanently.
Immigration
Where do most people live around the world?
Near the coasts or by fertile land.
What is an example of a pull factor?
Better jobs/economy
Safety or no wars
Better healthcare and schools
Describe what an urban area would look like.
Lots of people, buildings and businesses lining the streets, public transportation, etc.
A person who has been forced to leave their country due to war, persecution, or natural disaster.
Refugee
What two rates that are tracked per 1,000 people affect how a population grows?
Birth and death rates
What is an example of a push factor?
Poverty
War
Crime
Famine/Drought
The growth of cities as people move from urban to rural areas is called?
Urbanization
The number of people living per square mile or square kilometer is called?
Population Density
More than 75 percent of the world lives on what two continents?
Asia and Africa
What can happen when a country becomes overpopulated?
Job shortages, more poverty and crime, not enough housing or space
Which of the following are typically found only in large cities?
A. Schools
B. International Airports
C. Theaters
D. Bookstores
The spread of ideas, customs, and behaviors between different cultures is known as
Cultural Diffusion
How does migration affect population growth?
Some areas may become overcrowded
Some areas may lose a lot of their population
List two things that an area would need if a large number of younger people move into it?
Schools, childcare, and work opportunities
The needs for homes, apartments, etc.
The basic physical systems of a country or region, including transportation, communication, water, and power lines.
Why can countries with a similar population have different population densities?
The size of the countries could be very different.
Name the three continents that people migrate the most to?
North America, Europe, Asia
Name the three largest cities in the U.S. in any order.