Unit 2 Terms Flashcards
Population
a subgroup of individuals within the same species that are living and breeding within a geographic area
Population Distribution
population distribution is the pattern of where the people live
Arithmetic Method
Arithmetic population density is a calculation of the total number of people divided by the total area of a place
Physical Factors
Physical factors are the abiotic factors on Earth, while human factors are the population numbers and the activities of humans
Human Factors
the population numbers and the activities of humans.
Carrying Capacity
the number of people a place such as a town, city, country, or the world can support
Population Density
the number of persons per unit of land area.
Population Composition
Population composition refers to the various characteristics that make a population. Age, sex, and ethnicity are the three major elements of population composition.
Age Structure
The composition of a population in terms of the proportions of individuals of different ages
Sex ratio
the number of males per one hundred females in the population. the number of females per 1000 males in a given population.
Population pyramids
compare differences between male and female populations of an area
Goods and services
GOODS—items to be sold SERVICES—helping or doing work for someone.
Population dynamics
a field that tracks factors related to changes in population such as fertility rate and life expectancy
Mortality
the study of death rates or the actual ability of an individual to die
Fertility
The total fertility rate is the average number of children born to each woman in a given region during the course of her lifetime
Physiological Method
devoted to the development and dissemination of methods for collecting, analyzing, understanding, and interpreting psychological data.
Agricultural Method
Practices and techniques employed in agriculture to improve yields and productivity
Migration
The movement of groups and individuals from one place to another, involving a change of usual residence