Demographics term 2 Flashcards
(45 cards)
What is life expectancy?
The average number of years a person is expected to live based on current mortality rates.
True or False: Life expectancy is the same for all countries.
False
What does GDP stand for?
Gross Domestic Product
Fill in the blank: GDP measures the ________ of all goods and services produced in a country.
value
What is GDP per capita?
The GDP divided by the population of a country, indicating the average economic output per person.
Which factor can significantly affect population density?
Geographic area size
True or False: Population distribution refers to how people are spread across a given area.
True
What is the formula for calculating population density?
Population divided by land area.
Fill in the blank: Higher GDP per capita typically indicates a ________ standard of living.
higher
Which region typically has the highest life expectancy?
Developed countries
What does a high population density indicate about a region?
It has a large number of people living in a small area.
True or False: Life expectancy can be influenced by healthcare quality.
True
What is one major factor influencing GDP?
Level of industrialization
Fill in the blank: Population ________ can lead to overcrowding in urban areas.
growth
What is a common measure of population distribution?
Urban vs. rural population percentages
True or False: Countries with high GDP per capita always have low population density.
False
What is the relationship between GDP and economic growth?
Higher GDP often indicates stronger economic growth.
Fill in the blank: A country with a large population but low GDP per capita may have ________ economic challenges.
significant
What demographic trend can lead to increased life expectancy?
Declining infant mortality rates
What is a characteristic of countries with low population density?
Large land area with fewer inhabitants.
True or False: Population density can impact environmental sustainability.
True
What is one implication of high population density in cities?
Increased demand for housing and services.
Fill in the blank: GDP is often used to compare the economic performance of ________.
nations
What does a declining life expectancy trend indicate?
Potential health crises or worsening living conditions.