AP Human Geography Unit 2

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What are migration patterns?

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Regular movement of individuals or populations from one place to another.

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Explain Malthus' theory.

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Malthus' theory suggests that population growth will outpace resource availability, leading to a crisis.

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What are Ravenstein's laws of migration?

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Principles that describe patterns of human migration.

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Define migration.

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Movement of individuals or groups from one place to another

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What is an ageing population?

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An ageing population is a demographic trend where the average age of a population increases over time due to longer life expectancy and declining birth rates.

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What factors influence migration patterns? Options: climate change, cultural preferences, technological advancements, economic opportunities, political instability, environmental conditions, social networks

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economic opportunities, political instability, environmental conditions, social networks

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Discuss the criticisms of Malthus' theory.

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The criticisms of Malthus' theory include the failure to consider technological advancements, the assumption of fixed resources, the lack of empirical evidence, and the failure to account for social and economic factors.

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What are the impacts of migration on both the origin and destination countries?

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Migration has both positive and negative impacts on both the origin and destination countries.

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What are the challenges and opportunities associated with an ageing population?

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Challenges: increased healthcare costs, strain on pension systems, shrinking workforce. Opportunities: increased productivity and innovation from older workers, creation of new industries for the elderly.