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What is Demography
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The study of population distribution and change.
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What is Population?
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The total number of people who live in an area
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What is a birthrate?
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Number of live births each year per 1000 people.
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What is Population Density?
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The average number of people living per square mile or square kilometer of a specific area.
Population Density/ # of people living per square mile |
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What is a death rate?
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Number of deaths each year per 1000 people.
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What is Population Distribution?
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The way the population is spread out over a specific area.
Ex. Since more people live in New York City than Harrisburg, PA, New York City's population density is higher. |
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How do you find population growth?
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By comparing the birth rates and death rates of an area.
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What is Push-Pull Theory?
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A theory that attempts to explain why people migrate or move from one area to an another.
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What are some examples of Push Factors?
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Not enough jobs, poor living conditions, war
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What are some examples of Pull Factors?
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Better living and/or working conditions, better medical care
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What is an immigrant?
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People who move from one country to another.
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What is migration?
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Term describing movement of people from one place to another.
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What would you find a rural area?
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In the countryside
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Where would you find an urban area?
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In cities or towns
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What is the difference between a direct democracy and a representative democracy?
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In a direct democracy people vote on every issue. In a representative democracy the people elect officials who vote for them on issues.
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