Unit 1: Changing Population Flashcards
(6 cards)
1
Q
Physical factors affecting population distribution
A
landforms, climate, soil quality, water supply, coast
2
Q
Human factors affecting population distribution
A
agriculture, accessibility, industry, communications, politics
3
Q
The Brandt Line
A
Division of globe into the rich (northern hemisphere) and poor (southern hemisphere)
4
Q
Natural increase
A
Crude birth rate - Crude death rate
5
Q
Total fertility rate
A
Average number of births per 1,000 childbearing age women
6
Q
Demographic Dividend
A
Economic growth potential occurring when a country experiences a decline in fertility and mortality; leading to a larger working age population
