Unit 2 Flashcards
1
Q
Ecumene
A
A permanent settlement
2
Q
Arithmetic Density
A
How much land is there
3
Q
Physiological Density
A
Discovers whether the land can support a population
4
Q
Agricultural density
A
Numbers of farmers per amount of arable land
5
Q
Empty quarters
A
Parts of the world that are hard to live or adapt in
6
Q
Carrying capacity
A
Population and area can support without damaging the environment
7
Q
Crude Death Rate
A
Number of live births per 1000
8
Q
Malthusian Theory
A
Population increases exponentially, but resources only grow arithmetically
9
Q
Total Fertility Rate
A
Avg number of children born per woman
10
Q
Transhumanance
A
Seasonal movement of herds at different times of the year
