Migration
The permanent movement of people from one country to another.
International Migration
War, famine, and lack of jobs are examples of these.
Push Factors
The study of populations, including births, deaths, and aging.
Demography/Demographics
The process where a minority group adopts the culture of a majority.
Assimilation
This graph shows the age and gender structure of a population.
Population Pyramid
The process of moving within the same country.
Internal Migration
A natural disaster forcing people to leave is this kind of factor.
Push Factor
The number of people living per square mile or kilometer.
Population Density
The spread of cultural traits from one region to another.
Diffusion
A wide base on a pyramid suggests this about a population.
High birth rate/growing population
The movement from rural areas to cities is called this.
Urbanization
Better jobs, safety, and education are examples of these.
Pull Factor
The percentage of people who can read and write.
Literacy Rate
When cultures mix and create something new, like Tex-Mex food.
Culture Blending
The DTM stands for this model in population geography.
Demographic Transition Model
The largest forced migration in history, involving Africans.
The promise of freedom or rights attracts people to migrate
Pull Factors
The average number of years a person is expected to live.
Life Expectancy
The worldwide spread of cultural elements like fast food chains.
Globalization/Cultural Diffusion
A country in Stage 4 of the DTM has this type of population growth.
Low/Stable or Zero Growth
The term for someone who leaves their home due to war or disaster.
Refugee
The difference between push and pull factors is called this.
Intervening Obstacle/Opportunity
The number of babies born per 1,000 people each year.
Birth rate
When a culture keeps its distinct traits while living in a new place.
Multiculturalism
A narrowing base on the pyramid suggests this trend.
Declining birthrate/population or aging population