Population Flashcards
What is Population?
Population refers to a group of individuals that share a geographic location over a specific length of time.
What are the types of population pyramids?
Expansive
Constrictive
Stationary
What is the Expansive Population Pyramid?
The expansive population pyramid depicts a population that has a larger percentage of people in younger age groups
What are Constrictive Population Pyramids?
Constrictive population pyramids are characterized by their beehive-like shape which is bulged in the middle and tapers towards younger and older age groups.
What are Stationary Population Pyramids?
Stationary population pyramids are those that show a somewhat equal proportion of the population in each age group.
What is Population Density?
Population density is the concentration of individuals within a species in a specific geographic locale.
What is Population Distribution?
Population Distribution is the pattern of where people live
What is a population pyramid?
A population pyramid is a diagram which shows the age and sex structure of a population.
How to calculate population density?
Total Population / Total Area
How to calculate birth rate?
(Number of Live Births / Total Population) x 1,000
How to calculate death rate?
(Number of Deaths / Total Population) x 1,000
How to calculate Natural Increase?
Birth rate - Death Rate
