Populations Flashcards

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Carrying Capacity

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(k) is max population size that can be supported with resources available in particular region

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Cultural & Economic

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countries with lower birth rates (and TFR- total fertility rate) generally have higher standard of living and higher gross domestic product per capita

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Population Growth Factors

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  • birth control
  • women’s education
  • retirement systems
  • age of marriage/first baby
  • religious beliefs, culture, traditions
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Malnutrition

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poorly balanced diet, poor nutrition

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Undernourished

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not enough quantity or quality of food

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Hunger

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insufficient calories

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