Geography key words for population

key words and meanings for the population topic

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natural increase
a way of measuring population growth (birth rate - death rate)
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birth rate
number of live babies born per 1000
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demographic transition model
shows the relationship between birth and death rates, natural increase and the effect on the population growth rate and the wealth of a country.
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factors influencing birth rates
levels of contraception avalible, amount of farm labour needed, urbanisation
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factors influencing death rates
levels of healthcare (basic/advanced), understanding of healthy diets
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narrowing population pyramid with wide base indicates
high birth rate and a short life expectancy dtm stage 2
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population pyramid with narrow base and wide top
low birth rate and long life expectancy, ageing population dtm stage 4
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one child policy
chinas solution to slow their population growth rate in 1979.
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features of one child policy
only one child, musn't marry until late 20's, must be sterilised after first child
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benifits of one child policy for those who obey
10% salary rise, free education, healthcare and subsidised childcare
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disadvantages for those who didn't obey
10% salary drop, fines, pay for education and healthcare
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solutions for ageing population
raise retirement age, encorage people to save for retirement, cuts in other areas (education)
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example of a stage 5 dtm
germany
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immigrant
a person who comes into a country to live and work
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emigrant
a person who leaves his/her home counrty for another
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push factors for migrating from a country
poor healthcare, poverty, war, natural hazards, unemployment, poor wages
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pull factors for migrating to a country
better healthcare, better housing, stable government, more jobs, better wages
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number of live babies born per 1000

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birth rate

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shows the relationship between birth and death rates, natural increase and the effect on the population growth rate and the wealth of a country.

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Card 4

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levels of contraception avalible, amount of farm labour needed, urbanisation

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Card 5

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levels of healthcare (basic/advanced), understanding of healthy diets

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