Human Systems Test Flashcards
Population density
The number of people living per unit of an area (EX. per square kilometre)
Birth rate
The number of live births occurring among the population of a given geographical area during a given year
Death rate
The number of deaths occurring among the population of a given geographical area during a given year
Fertility rate
The number if live births per 1,000 women of child-bearing age in a given year
Baby boomers
Babies born between 1946 and 1966 after world war 2 during a huge increase of child births called the “baby boom”
Active workforce
People who work (full of part-time) and contribute to taxes. They support the youth and elderly. The include people who are between 15-64.
Dependency load
People who do not work and therefore do not contribute to taxes. They are supported by the people in the workforce. They include people who are between 0-14 and 65 and up.
Push factor
A factor that “pushes” or influences somebody to emigrate their old country
Pull factor
A factor that influences or “pulls” somebody to immigrate to a new country
Point system
A system used to filter out possible immigrants in Canada. It involves 6 strands of points. In order to immigrate to Canada you have to have at least 67 points.
6 strands of points for the point system
- Age
- Education
- Language ability (English and French)
- Work experience
- Arranged employment in Canada approved by HRDC
- Adaptability
Multicultural
Relating to several different cultures or cultural elements in an area. Canada is a very multicultural country.x
Population growth rate
Measures how populations grow over time.
Natural increase rate
The difference between the number of live births and the number of deaths occurring in a year (birth rate-death rate)
Net migration
XThe difference between the immigration rate and the emigration rate (immigration rate-emigration rate)
Immigration rate
The number of immigrants arriving at a destination per 1,000 population at that destination in a given year.
Emigration rate
The number of emigrants departing an area of origin per 1,000 population in that area of origin in a given year
Emigrant
A person who is leaving an area of origin to go to another country
Immigrant
A person who is arriving in a new country to live in after leaving a different country.
Visible minority
People who are not of Caucasian descent, or do not identify as Aboriginal, or First Nations
Demographer
A person who studies statistics such as births, deaths, income, or the incidence of disease, which illustrates the changing structure of human populations.
Population increase in Canada occurs as a result of what?
Net migration. If it were not for immigration Canada’s population would not grow because Canada has a very low fertility rate. Although Canada’s population is growing, it is growing very slowly.
How large is Canada’s population
Canada has a very small population compared to other countries. Canada has a population of 35 million.
Does Canada have a large population density?
No, Canada has a very small population density. We have a population density of less than 2 people per kilometre squared.
What negative impacts can population density have in the environment?
More pollution, more houses and building need to be made, kmore resources are used up.
What is the world population now?
7.1 billion (double the world population in 1950)
How much does our world population grow each year?
It grows by 78 million people each year.
Are there more deaths than births globally each year?
Yes
What is projected world population by 2050
9.6 billion
What is the fertility rate of women in Canada?
1.6 children. This is a very low fertility rate therefore our population is not growing because of natural increase but because of net migration.
Where is population growth in Canada concentrated
In big cities and urban areas
Why does global population growth impact Canadians.
If there are more people around the world, they may need our resources, there pollution may affect us and our immigration may be affected.
What is an example of a country that has a small population but is still rich?
Monaco
What is population growth a combination of?
Natural increase rate (birth rate - death rate) and the net migration rate (immigration rate - emigration rate)
Population growth impacts
- the consumption of natural resources
- pollution levels
How have rates of consumption been rising
Rates of consumption have been rising faster than population globally
Important points about Canada’s population
- slowly growing
- population growth in concentrated areas like Toronto and Vancouver
- global population growth impacts Canadians too (pressures on the environment and demand for products we export)
What has happened to Canada’s birth rate over the last 150 years?
Over the last few years birth rates in Canada have decreased with the exception of the baby boom where it increased drastically.
Why do you think Canada’s birth rate is decreasing?
Because now a days, both mothers and fathers usually both have jobs, therefore it would be difficult to take care of a lot of children.
What has happened to Canada’s death rate over the last 150 years.
Canada’s death rate has slowly and continuously decreased over the past few years.
Why is Canada’s death rate decreasing?
Because the medical industry is developing fast, therefore we have more cures, medicines, and treatments for different illnesses and less people are dying.
Where does the future of Indians population lie
The northern region
In Utar Predesh how many children do women average?
- The women have little education
How much could India’s population grow by 2050
Double
In India who determines how many children a women will have
Mother in-law and husband
What is the infant mortality rate in India
- It is very high
- 100 per 1000
What does India’s population pyramid look like
- Very large at the bottom and very skinny at the top
- looks like an abnormal triangle
- half the population is under 25
Large families in India lack what?
Money
What are the majority of women in India?
Disempowered
The decline in population in Japan has become what?
A national crisis
Where do unmarried youths typically live?
With their parents until they get married.
Unmarried youths still living with their parents are called…
Parasite youths
When do women often delay having children in Japan?
Until their late 30s
Why do women work in Japan
To keep their family middle class and they want a career
By 2050 what is expected to happen in Japan
By 2050 1 in 3 Japanese will be over 65
What are some problems associated with a declining population
- less consumers
- less people in the workforce
- no people to pay taxes that contribute to the workforce
- dependency load not supported
What was the median age at which Canadians married in the early 70s? 2001?
70s: 21 for brides and 23 for grooms
2001: 26 for brides and 28 for grooms
What is the reasons for Canadians not getting married young?
The reasons for people not getting married so young anymore is that twenty somethings are choosing to live with their parents longer. This means that they are not ready to settle down and start a family if they still rely on their own parents for supporting them in everyday life.
Name some pull factors
- safety
- universal healthcare
- high level of education
- land space
- resources (EX. fresh water)
- human rights-equality
- democracy
- job opportunities
- multicultural
- strong economy
- family
Name some push factors
- war
- weak economy (recession)
- unsafe
- dictatorship/communism/corruption
- unemployment
- discrimination
- lack of resources
- low quality of life
- little equality
- little/no access to healthcare
- high population density
- poor/lack of education
What are the three types or categories of immigrants?
- Refugees
- Come to join family
- Contributors to economy
The amount of immigrants accepted each year depends on what?
- what kinds of workers will help our economy
- what jobs are available
- the state of the economy
- what kinds of supports exist to help new immigrants succeed
What is Canada’s immigration system NOT based on?
Country of origin, race, religion or gender
What generous immigration program does Canada have?
Family class status immigration programs
Three major source regions of immigrants?
China, India and Philippines
source regions can change over time
How much is visible minorities projected to be in Windsor’s population by 2031?
33%
Which agency completed study on rising diversity in metropolitan areas?
Statistics Canada
Windsor’s proportion of visible minorities in 2006?
16%
Why are so many immigrants attracted to Windsor
It’s cheaper than most other cities
Which groups make up Canada’s top 4 visible minorities?
South Asians, Chinese, Blacks, and Filipinos
What do refugees face?
Many hardships and obstacles
Why do refugees leave their country
Persecution (death and jail). This is based on race, religion, ethnicity and sexual preference
Are refugees included in the point system?
Refugees are exempt from the point system
How many refugees does Canada accept per year
Approximately 30,000
What do refugees need
Proof of persecution and I.D.
How many refugees has Windsor accepted
62
Who examines refugees
Immigration Canada examines refugees on a case by case basis
How much does it cost to sponsor a refugee
$25,000 for a family of 4 or 12,000 for an individual refugee
What do refugees have access to?
Private sponsors, resettlement organizations and service providers
How many refugees are expected to be in Canada by February 2016?
25,000
How does Canada accept refugees
On a humanitarian basis
Where are refugees typically form
They are ex. Syrians
What are refugees offered
Access to education, healthcare, food, clothing, language training, etc.
Go many Syrian refugees have came to Canada?
27,190
How many refugees are accepted and awaiting arrival?
2,837
How many communities in Canada are prepared to welcome refugees?
286
Top 5 cities for Syrian Refugee relocation
- Toronto
- Calgary
- Willowdale
- Edmonton
- Ottawa
5 phases of resettlement for Syrian refugees
- Identifying Syrian Refugees
- Processing Syrian Refugees
- Transportation to Canada
- Welcoming in Canada
- Settlement and Integration into Communities
How can you help Syrian refugees
Donate, volunteer, sponsor
What do Refugee sponsors do
- Provide money for the refugees
- Locate interpreters
- Select a family physician and dentist
- Assist with applying for provincial healthcare coverage
- Enroll children in school and adults in language training
What does Windsor rank for accepting refugees in Ontario
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