Unit 7 Flashcard Review - Human Population

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What does a population pyramid with a narrow base and a wide top indicate?

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Zero Growth - This indicates that the population is stable with little to no growth.

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What type of population growth is characterized by a wide base and a narrow top in a population pyramid?

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Rapid Growth - This indicates a high birth rate and a growing population.

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How do you calculate Net Migration?

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Net Migration is calculated as I - E, where I is Immigration and E is Emigration.

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What is the definition of Death Rate?

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Death Rate is the number of deaths per 1,000 individuals in a population.

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What does a population pyramid with a consistent width throughout indicate?

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Stable - No Growth - This indicates that the population is neither increasing nor decreasing.

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What is the term for the number of live births per 1,000 individuals in a population?

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Birth Rate.

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What does Negative Growth in a population indicate?

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Negative Growth indicates that the number of deaths exceeds the number of births, leading to a declining population.

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What is the difference between Immigration and Emigration?

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Immigration is the movement of people into a population, while Emigration is the movement of people out of a population.

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What is the significance of a population pyramid's shape?

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The shape of a population pyramid provides insights into the growth trends and age distribution of a population.

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What does a population pyramid with a wide base and a narrow top suggest about future population trends?

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It suggests that the population will likely grow rapidly in the future due to a high number of young individuals.