Population Flashcards
What is meant by the term doubling time
The time in which it takes to double
What is the rule of 70
Divide by 70 by the population growth rate
Why is the rule of 70 so useful
Tells you when your population will double
What is the population dependency load
The part of the population that must be supported
What formula do we use to determine the natural increase rate
The birth rate minus the death rate
What formula do we use to determine the net migration rate
The net migration rate is calculated over a one-year period using the mid year population and a ratio.
What is the worlds population
7.5 billion
What is Canada’s population
35 million
How do we attain a population information
We conduct a census
How often is a census conducted
Every 5 years
Give 2 reasons why a census is important
- tells population
2. tells you where to build a school
What is the largest country in the world
Russia
What is the most important factor in Canada’s population change
Immigration
How can a provinces population increase
Immigration and birth
What is enumeration day
The day of collecting data
What is the penalty of a government worker leaks information about a person
Fined or imprisoned
How could census information help to decide where to build a new home for seniors
To see the age of population
Define population pyramid
Viewing of how the population of ages and sexes
What is the age that most of Canada population is over
Over 50
Define baby boomers
Baby’s born between 1946-1964
