People And Places Unit 2 Flashcards
(35 cards)
What is population density?
The number of people living in a particular area, typically expressed as the number of people per square kilometer (km²).
What does densely populated mean?
A high number of people per km².
What does sparsely populated mean?
A low number of people per km².
Which region has the most people?
Asia has the most people due to its larger size.
What problems do wild animals face in cities?
Wild animals face issues such as habitat destruction, searching for food, and looking for mates.
What is one solution to help wild animals in cities?
Stop destroying their habitat.
What is another solution for wild animals in urban areas?
Create mutual respect between humans and animals.
What can be done to help animals cross rivers?
Provide safe passages or allow them to go through rivers.
What is a method for animals to catch fish?
Wait patiently to catch fish.
What are some examples of animals mentioned?
Examples include liger, cows, tiger cubs, Asian elephants, and silk deer.
What type of langurs are mentioned?
Humilian langurs.
What factors increase birth rate?
High costs of living lead some couples to prefer material possessions over having children. Children are important as they provide labor on family farms.
What factors decrease birth rate?
People marry later, women are educated and delay having families to follow careers. Birth control and the contraceptive pill are available.
How does education affect birth rate?
Women must stay at home and raise families, which limits their education and knowledge about birth control.
What factors affect death rate?
Higher income allows for better food, housing, and heating, leading to a better standard of living.
How does infant mortality affect birth rate?
High infant mortality encourages people to have more children to ensure some survive.
What improvements in healthcare affect death rate?
Better healthcare and medical care is available, with cures being found for diseases such as cancer, malaria, and cholera.
What cultural beliefs can influence birth rate?
Large families are seen as a sign of a husband’s virility, and some religions do not approve of contraception.
How do pensions affect birth rate?
There are no pensions, so having lots of children provides security for old age.
How do government policies affect birth rate?
Governments discourage large families to save costs on building more schools.
What improvements in sanitation affect death rate?
There are cleaner water supplies and sanitary facilities.
How does early marriage affect birth rate?
Girls are expected to marry early, thus extending their child-bearing years.
What is a population pyramid?
A bar chart used to show the age and sex of a country’s population.
