💚25 Pop Changes over Time

Question 1

What is population distribution

Answer 1

refers to the pattern of human settlement

Question 2

Sparsely vs Densely populated meanings

Answer 2

S-Little settlement in an area
D-Lots of settlement in an area

Question 3

World population is DYNAMIC. Define dynamic

Answer 3

Constantly changing

Question 4

4 Physical Factors that influence pop distribution

Answer 4

Climate:Mid latitudes of 20-60° has a more suitable climate and has highest pop densities

Altitude:50-60% of all settlement occurs below 300 metres

Soils:Fertile soil supports settlement

Water:Availability of water results in high pop densities

Question 5

Socio Economic Factor affecting pp distribution

Answer 5

Resources:
-Coal minimg regions of Eurpoe became major industrial centres attracted settlement (Sambre Meuse Valley Belgium)
-Fertile soil areas attract settlement (Paris)

Question 6

What is urbanisation

Answer 6

Migration from non urban areas to urban areas

Question 7

Historical Factor that influences pop distribution

Answer 7

Colonialism: Development of major ports (kolkata) facilitated export of materials and import of manufactured goods during colonial period resulted in high pop density

Question 8

What is population density

Answer 8

Average measure of number of ppl in an area

Question 9

Population density formula

Answer 9

no. of ppl
—————
land area/km2

Question 10

2 Areas of low density in ireland:

Answer 10

1.Upland areas (Western Regions)
-difficult landscape, extreme climatic conditions, infertile soils

2.Fertile areas (Golden Vale)
-larger farms=less settlement

3.Offshore islands (Aran Islands)
-isolation, extreme conditions

Question 11

2 areas of high density in ireland:

Answer 11

1.Urban Centres (Dublin)
- economic activity supports settlement

2.Coastal Lowlands (Kerry to Dnegal)
- fertile soil, relief favoured settlement

3.Urban Centres Near Rivers (Kilkenny)

4.Ports (Waterford)
- economic activity

Question 12

what is TFR

Answer 12

Total fertility rate

Question 13

define TFR

Answer 13

Total number of children that each woman could give birth to should she live to the end of her childbearing years

Question 14

Define fertility rate

Answer 14

Avg no. of births per 1000 women aged 15-44

Question 15

What is social engineering

Answer 15

Strategies used by governments to try to encourage or limit population growth

Question 16

What are pro natalist policies
(China 1 Child Policy)

Answer 16

Policies designed to encourage ppl to have children

Question 17

What is the demographic transition model

Answer 17

Uses historical population data to identify the diff stages countries move through as social and economic changes impact on birth and death rates.

Question 18

Name the 5 stages of DEMOGRAPHIC TRANSITION MODEL

Answer 18

Stage 1: High Stationary Stage
Stage 2: Early Expanding Stage
Stage 3: Late Expanding Stage
Stage 4: Low Stationary Stage
Stage 5: Senile Stage

Question 19

What is Birth Rate

Answer 19

no. of births per 1000 of population

Question 20

What is Death/Mortality Rate

Answer 20

No. of deaths per 1000 of population

Question 21

What is a natural increase

Answer 21

When annual no. of births exceeds no. of deaths

Question 22

What is a natural decrease

Answer 22

When annual no. of deaths exceeds no. of births

Question 23

What is life expectancy

Answer 23

Avg no. of years a person can expect to live

Question 24

What is a pandemic

Answer 24

Disease outbreak that covers a large area

Question 25

What is Stage 1, High Stationary Stage

Answer 25

Birth and Death rates high
No country classed as thistoday

Question 26

What is Stage 2, Early Expanding Stage

Answer 26

Birth rates still high
Death rates decline due to improved healthcare + food production
Chad, Afghanistan

Question 27

What is stage 3, Late Expanding Stage

Answer 27

Birth rates decline- status of women improved
Death Rates still declines but is slower
India Morocco

Question 28

What is Stage 4, Low Starionary Stage

Answer 28

Birth and Death rates have declined and are almost equal due to economic and social advances
Canada Ireland

Question 29

What is Stage 5, Senile Stage

Answer 29

Birth rate declines
Death rate is stable
Total Pop is declining
Japan Germany

Question 30

What are age profiles in terms of pop structure

Answer 30

% of pop in the diff age categories

Question 31

What are gender profiles in terms of pop structure

Answer 31

% of males and females in each category

Question 32

What is the dependency ratio

Answer 32

The ratio of dependent sector to the active sector in an economy

Question 33

What is the dependent sector

Answer 33

Ppl aged between 0-14 and over 65

Question 34

What is the active sector

Answer 34

Ppl aged 15-64

Question 35

How to calculate dependency ratio

Answer 35

Dependent Sector 100
—————————— x ———
Active Sector 1

Question 36

What are the 3 types of Pop Pyramids

Answer 36

1. Expansive
2. Stationary
3. Constrictive

Question 37

Define infant mortality

Answer 37

No. of deaths of kids under 1 per 1000 ecah year

Question 38

Define child mortality

Answer 38

No. of deaths of kids under 5 per 1000 ecah year

Question 39

Define maternal mortality

Answer 39

No. of deaths of Mothers while pregnant/within 40 days of birth

Question 40

Define crude death rate

Answer 40

Total no. of deaths per 1000 of population