Geo 12 Flashcards
(18 cards)
What is Migration?
The movement of people from one place to another, either within a country (internal migration) or across countries (international migration).
What is the Poverty Line?
The minimum income level required to meet basic needs such as food, shelter, and clothing. It is often used to measure the proportion of people living in poverty.
What is Life Expectancy?
The average number of years a person is expected to live, based on current mortality rates.
What is Exploitation?
The unfair use of resources or people, often in a way that benefits one group while harming others.
What is Population?
The total number of people living in a particular area or region.
What is Birth Rate?
The number of live births per 1,000 people in a given year.
What is Death Rate?
The number of deaths per 1,000 people in a given year.
What does Urban refer to?
Areas that are densely populated with buildings, infrastructure, and services, typically cities or large towns.
What does Rural refer to?
Areas that are sparsely populated, often characterized by open spaces, agriculture, and fewer services.
What is Access to Clean Water?
The availability of safe, potable water for drinking, sanitation, and other needs.
What is a Mixed Economy?
An economy that combines elements of both market and command systems, where both private and public sectors play a role.
What is Sustainability?
The ability to meet current needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs, especially in relation to environmental and resource use.
What is Gross National Product (GNP)?
The total market value of all goods and services produced by the residents of a country, including income from abroad.
What is Gross Domestic Product (GDP)?
The total market value of all goods and services produced within a country’s borders, regardless of who produces them.
What is Quality of Life?
A measure of the general well-being of individuals or societies, including factors like health, education, income, and environment.
What is Literacy Rate?
The percentage of people in a given population who can read and write, usually referring to those over a certain age.
What is Access to Clean Water?
The ability of individuals to obtain safe drinking water, crucial for health and sanitation.
What is Exploitation?
The unfair or unethical use of people, resources, or the environment for economic gain, often at the expense of workers’ rights or environmental health.
