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demography |
study of human populations
Demography can help scientists make predictions about how a country will grow. |
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age structure |
classifying a population by separating people into groups based on age
Age structure can separate a population into groups not only by age, but also by gender. |
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survivorship |
how many newborns are expected to live to a certain age; percentage
Survivorship is higher in developed countries than in developing countries. |
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fertility rate |
number of babies born out of 1,000 mothers a year (mother: age 15-44)
Fertility rate is higher in developing countries than in developed countries. |
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migration |
movement from one place to another
The movement from rural farms to cities was a great migration in the 1800s. |
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life expectancy |
how long someone is going to live
Better education about healthcare and medicine can help increase one's life expectancy. |
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demographic transition |
a pattern of change in population (high death/birth rates to low death/birth rates)
The four stages of demographic transition help show patterns as a country develops. |
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infrastructure |
basic public works in a country (roads, bridges, etc.)
Improved infrastructure helps a country to become more developed and improves lives socially and economically. |
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arable land |
land used for farming
As populations increase, arable land decreases. The land is needed to build houses and other necessities to support life. |
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urbanization |
movement of people to cities; cities are more populated than rural areas
The industrial revolution led to urbanization. |
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least developed countries |
countries that show few signs in developing (in terms of income, human resources, economic diversificiation)
The least developed countries are usually found in Southeast Asia and Africa. |
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developed countries |
higher average income, industrial-based economy, slower population growth
Most developed countries are found in western Europe and northern North America. |
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developing countries |
lower average income, agricultural/simple economy, rapid population growth
Most developing countries are found in Africa, Asia, and Latin and South America. |
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transition countries |
countries trying to make a change towards being a developed country; start by changing economy
Russia is a transition country, as it moves towards industrializing and becoming a market-type economy. |
