Population Flashcards
Population Distribution
How people are spread out in an area. (even/uneven)
Population Density
The amount of people in an area of land. (densely, sparsely)
Population Change
The change in the number of people in a specified area during a specific time period.
(the number of live births minus the number of deaths)
What are 7 Factors that Affect Fertility?
Example: Level of education
Location of Residence Level of Education Status of Women Economic Prosperity Health of Mother Need for Children Religion
Life Expectancy
The number of years that a person can be expected to live in a country from birth.
Birth Rate
The number of live births per 1000 pop each year.
Death Rate
The number of deaths per 1000 pop each year.
What are the 2 Countries Used for Internal Migration Case Studies?
South Africa and China
What is the Core and Periphery?
The core is the most populated and prosperous area of a region, while the periphery is the sparser, poorer area.
Define NIC
Newly Industrialised Country
Define CPE
Centrally Planned Economy
What and When was the Apartheid in South Africa?
The apartheid was between 1948-1994.
The government segregation of Blacks forcibly moved out of white areas.
How is Natural Increase of a population calculated?
Calculated by subtracting the crude death rate from the crude birth rate. Expressed as a percentage.
Doubling Time Definition
Number of years needed for a population to double.
It is found by dividing 70 years by the rate of natural increase (in %). It is expressed in years.
Population Momentum Definition
The tendency for a population to grow despite a fall in birth rate or fertility levels. It occurs because of a relatively high number of people at child-bearing age. When these people have children the greater number of births will exceed the number of deaths, and so the population will continue to grow.
