units 3 and 4 Flashcards
What does the vertical and horizontal axis mean on a population pyramid?
Vertical: age
Horizontal: percent
Population pyramid
A graph that shows the distribution of ages across a population, between males and females
Rule of 70
process where you divide 70 by the population growth rate to estimate how many years it will take for the country’s population to double
Family immigrants
allows Canadians residents to reunite with their families. Must be sponsored by a relative in Canada. Sponsor is responsible for that individual financially for 3-10 years. These risks made it harder to sponsor families. Family immigrants have reduced.
Provincial migration
the movement from one province or territory to another involving a change in usual place of residence.
Canada accepts how many immigrants?
Canada accepts 3 types of immigrants economic, family and refugees
Immigration rate
the number of new Canadians who came here in one year per 1000 people of Canada’s population
Emigration rate
number of people per 1000 people of Canada’s population who leave the country.
Net migration rate
difference between people immigrating to a country and people emigrating from the same country.
Immigration point system
Need a minimum score of 67 points. Applicants are based on aspects, such as education, English, experience, age, and adaptability.
Pier 21
Halifax, Nova Scotia. Principal reception center’s for immigrants. Large, self-contained immigrants at major ports.
Push factors
something that makes people want to leave a place or escape from a particular situation
Pull factors
something that attracts people to a place or a activity.
Birth rate
the number of live births per thousand of population per year
Death rate
the number of deaths per thousand of population per year
Natural Increase Rate
the difference between the birth rate and the death rate
What are the stages of the Demographic Transition Model
Stage 1: Pre-transition; the birth and death rates are high but similar
Stage 2: Early transition; the birth rate remains high, but the death rate drops. The result is a population explosion
Stage 3: Late transition; the death rate drops to below 10 per 1000, while the birth rate drops quickly
Stage 4: Post-transition; the death and birth rates are stabilize at about the same level.
What are Garden patterns?
Known as world war ll neighbourhoods. The dominant role played by the automobile. People wanted a driveway or garage, so houses lots became larger. Curving roads, and crescents. Larger lots and non-linear local roads made it difficult to operate effective bus routes. Larger parking lots needed near shopping centers, schools, etc.
Urbanization
Process of changing rural into urban. The growing trend of increasing numbers of people living in cities
Live ability
all the characteristics that contributes to a community’s quality of life. Including economic, educational, and social opportunities, overall health, the natural environment, good housing and transportation
Winter city concept
communities in northern latitudes that encourage them to plan their transportation systems, buildings, and other projects during all four season.
How many land use zonings are there?
There are 6 land use zonings
What are the 6 land use zonings?
Transportation, Residential, Commercial, Industrial, institutional and public buildings, Recreational and open spaces.
Transportation
importance of transportation in a city goes beyond the amount of land that we use. Two types of transportation systems; for goods and for people. Vehicles range from buses, bikes, automobiles, etc.
Residential
the most important characteristic of residential land use is its density. Low density, Medium density, and Large density. Two major factors for residential density in any particular area are land cost, and age or the area
Commercial
5% of the land in most cities. Include buying and selling a wide range of goods and services. Occurs in building along roads, in shopping malls and office buildings. Provide many jobs and often bring money into the community
Industrial
manufacturing was the most important part of industrial land use. Majority of industrial land use in most cities and towns now consist of distribution centers for products imported from other countries. Located close to highways. Industrials areas are away from residential areas because of the noise, smell, and pollution
Institutional
includes schools, hospitals, places of worship, etc. To be close of population that use them.
Recreational space
includes golf courses, parks, cemeteries. Also land that is vacant as it awaits future development.
Urban
Areas that have more than 1000 people. Built-up environments that usually have a high population density.
Rural
any area of settlement that is less than 1000 people. Known as the countryside, outside towns and cities
