5.1.2 Population Studies Part 2 Flashcards
What is the infant mortality rate?
annual number of deaths per 1,000 infants under the age of one
What is life expectancy?
number of years that an individual at a given age can expect to live at present mortality rates
What is the definition of migration?
the geographical movement of individuals, families, or other small or large groups of people
What is the definition of nomadism?
traditional method of continuous travel in search of natural resources as a method of sustenance
What is external migration?
migration to another nation
What is internal migration?
migration to another region in the same nation
What is voluntary migration?
migration resulting from internal factors such as personal decisions
What is involuntary migration?
forced migration that is a result of external factors that pose a threat to the individual in their initial environment
What are settlers?
those who migrate to an unsettled location
What are refugees?
those who migrate to settled areas as a result of displacement
What is colonization?
migration to settled areas in which dominance is exerted over the foreign state
What is immigration?
entering a new area
What is emigration?
leaving an old area
What is reverse migration?
return of individuals to their former homes
What is the main theory that describes reasons for migration?
push pull theory
