population definitions

Question 1

population distribution

Answer 1

the way in which a population is spread out over an area.

Question 2

natural increase and how its calculated

Answer 2

the change in the natural population of a country or place. calculated by subtracting birth rate by death rate.
(birth rate - death rate)

Question 3

Emigration vs Immigration

Answer 3

Emigration (E for exit) the movement of ppl out a country. Immigration (I for into) movement of ppl into a new country.

Question 4

population density

Answer 4

the average number of ppl living in an area usually given as km2 (squared).

Question 5

natural decrease and how its calculated

Answer 5

change in natural population of a country or a place. calculated: death rate - birth rate which usually equals a negative number.

Question 6

migration

Answer 6

the movement of ppl from one place to another

Question 7

birth rate and how its calculated

Answer 7

the number of live births for a particular population over a period of time.
total live births/total population x 100

Question 8

death rate (also mortality rate) and how its calculated

Answer 8

the number of deaths in a particular population during a particular period of time.
total deaths/total population x 100

Question 9

actual increase

Answer 9

the rate at which the population is changing taking into consideration not only death/birth rates but also immigration/emigration (everything)

Question 10

Demographic Transition Model

Answer 10

model showing how population changes over time.