Population & Migration Flashcards

1
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What is China trying to achieve through the One Child Policy?

A

Zero Population Growth

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2
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Which national policies would be indicative of a pro natalist program within a country?

A

Paternity leave

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3
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Historically, cities usually developed near

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navigable waterways

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4
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Why is urban sprawl considered to be a problem?

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It causes more traffic.

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5
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During the Industrial Revolution, people were motivated to move to urban areas primarily by

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economic opportunities

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6
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What are the two most densely populated continents today?

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Asia and Europe.

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7
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How does the demo. transition model explain change over time in the population of a country?

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tracks birth and death rates

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8
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Stage FOUR of the Demo. Transition Model

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Birth rate is low. Death rate is low.

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9
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Humans are most likely to heavily populate a _____ area

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river delta

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10
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Period in the 1700s & 1800s, rapid cultural change, machines, and mass-produced goods

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The Industrial Revolution

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11
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T/F. A country’s population can grow if it has immigration.

A

True

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12
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Urbanization is:

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the movement from rural areas to cities.

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13
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World population growth is

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slowing due to TFR’s

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14
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T/F. Asian countries are the dominant source for migration to Australia

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True

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15
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What are push factors?

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negative circumstances that make you want to leave where you live.

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16
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What are pull factors?

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positive circumstances that make you want to move somewhere.

17
Q

Regions are defined by:

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formal, functional, or perceptual

18
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Demographic Transition Model: high birth and high death rates

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Stage 1 demographic transition

18
Q

How does education for women impact fertility rates?

A

Education for woman cause fertility rates to decrease.

18
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Birth rates remain high, death rates fall, happens in a DEVELOPING country

A

Stage 2 Demo. Transition

18
Q

Refugee is someone…

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who leaves a country for safety.

18
Q

Where is the highest population density?

A

Around water

18
Q

What is a slow growth population pyramid?

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Fewer births and younger people, but more older people

19
Q

Death rates fall rapidly due to increased hygiene and medical advances during stage ___ of the Demo. Transition Model

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What is a rapid growth population pyramid?
The younger ages have more population.
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What is negative/declining population pyramid?
Where the middle/older ages have more population.
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What had the greatest impact on the growth of cities in the mid 20th century?
Highways
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If the population is aging, what would be needed in this society?
Health/senior care
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How did railroads affect US settlement?
It increased markets and brought urbanization to new areas.
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What country received the most European immigrants during the 1600-1700s?
America
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What is a formal region?
region where everyone shares one or more characteristics
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What would be an example of forced migration?
Native Americans moving west.
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Which is a good example of a functional region?
the area served by a local bus line.
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Urban Sprawl is...
the unplanned spread of a city.
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Name a country with a anti natalist policy during the 1900s
China
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Natural Increase is...
When birth rates are higher than death rates.
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What is an internally displaced person?
Left home, but has not crossed an international border.