Diverse Places Key Words Flashcards
Population structure
The breakdown of different groups and amounts of people in an area
Accessibility
How easy it is to travel to a place or interact with an individual
Cultural diversity
The existence of a variety of cultural or ethnic groups within a society
Social clustering
Groups of people with similar backgrounds frequently living together
Fertility rate
The number of children born per 1000 women each year
Mortality rate
The number of deaths per thousand people
International migration
The movement of people from one country to another
Internal migration
The movement of people within a country
Population characteristics
The traits of a population that can be used to understand its size, structure, and how it interacts with its environments and society
Settlement
A place where people live and carry out a range of activities
Cultural characteristics
The distinctive and shared beliefs, values, traditions, and practices of a group of people
Idyllic
A location with the ideal living conditions and good qualities, often based on a perception
Suburban
Outlying areas of the city which are close to the central business district so accessible to commuters
Demographics
The characteristics of a population
Tranquility
A state of calmness and peace often associated with natural environments
Commuter
An individual who regularly travels a distance between their residence and their employment
Deprivation
Individuals lack basic services or objects they would expect to have in the 21st century
Dereliction
The loss of industry or productivity of a land, leaving it abandoned
Elite migrants
Migrations due to an individuals wealth or status, often investing in the host country through investment visas, property or business
Inequality
Differences in income, well-being, and wealth between individuals, communities and society
Lived experience
The contribution of experiences and opportunities to an individuals views and values
Stakeholder
An individual with interest and influence within their community
Population density
The number of people per square kilometre
