Chapter 2: Population Flashcards
Population distribution
The pattern of where people live
Dot distribution map
A map that uses dots to show population
Scattered population
A population distribution in which there are few people in a large area. Vase areas with scattered resources can produce a scattered population pattern
Clustered population
A population distribution in which many people live in a small area of closely spaced houses or communities
Census metropolitan area
An urban area with a population of at least 100000
Linear population
A population distribution which is arranged in a narrow line, perhaps along a road, river or valley
Population density
Number of people occupying a certain area
Immigration
The arrival of people into an area or country to live
Emigration
The departure of people from an area or country to live elsewhere
Net migration
The effect of migration on the population of a region or country
Birth rate
The number of births per 1000 infants per year
Death rate
The number of deaths per 1000 people per year
Natural increase
The birth rate minus the death rate
Technological revolution
Sweeping changes brought about by new technology
Infant mortality rate
The rate is of deaths for infants less than ones year old
