Population and Demography Flashcards
1
Q
is the whole number of inhabitants occupying an area and continually modified by increases and losses
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population
2
Q
the actual level of achieved reproduction
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fertility
3
Q
the underlying biological potential for reproduction
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fecundity
4
Q
highest possible vial index of a species
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Biotic Potential
5
Q
demo - people
graphy - writing
statistical study of populations
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demography
6
Q
crude birth rate
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annual number of live births per 1000 people
7
Q
general fertility rate
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annual number of live births per 1000 women
8
Q
age-specific fertility rates
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annual number of live births per 1000 women
9
Q
crude death rate
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annual number of deaths per 1000 people
10
Q
infant mortality rate
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annual number of deaths of children less than 1yr old per 1000 live births
