Population Dynamics - 2

Question 1

State the main causes of population decline.

Answer 1

Social status is no longer linked to family size.

Advent of the contraceptive pill in 1964

High cost of raising children in some countries deters people from having children.

Pro natalist religious beliefs becoming rejected

More women choosing careers over children and delaying marriage.

Question 2

Define spatial migration

Answer 2

Spatial migration considers the scale of the movement.

Question 3

Provide examples of spatial migrations.

Answer 3

Intra-urban migration - describes movements within urban areas.

Internal migration - describes movement within a country.

International migration - describes movements across national boundaries.

Question 4

Define temporal migration.

Answer 4

Temporal migration considers the time frame of the movement.

Question 5

Provide examples of temporal migrations.

Answer 5

Seasonal migration - describes a periodic movement.

Temporary migration - refers to semi permanent kind of migration

Recurrent migration - occurring more than once

Indefinite or permanent migration - Long lasting change of residence.