Section B: Sustainable development and use of resources Flashcards
Population distribution
The way people are spread out over an area, usually a country
Population density
Number of people living in a particular area.
It is calculated by dividing the total population by the size of the land area they live in, giving the number of people per square
Depopulation
Many people die or move away from an area resulting in a decline in population
Migration
The movement of people from one place to another to live
Immigration
The movement of people into a country
Emigration
The movement of people out of a country
Net immigration
More people move in than out
International migration
Within countries
Resources
A resource is defined as anything natural or physical which can be harnessed to create wealth or improve the standard of living of people
Human resources
Skills, talent and abilities which individuals possess
Employment
A person is considered to be employed if that person has a full-time job and obtains a salary or wage consistent with the qualifications he/she posses
Unemployment
A situation where a person is in the labour force, is capable and willing to work, but has not yet found a job
