Population and Migration

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What is population distribution?

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Pattern of where people live within a given area or region.

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Define population density.

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Population density is the number of individuals per unit area.

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What would Kai, Charlotte, and Jackson use a population pyramid for in their geography project?

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To visualize and analyze the age and gender distribution of their country's population.

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Abigail, Hannah, and Olivia are discussing the reasons why people might move from one country to another. They came up with several factors. Which of their conclusions is most comprehensive?

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Economic opportunities, political instability, conflict, environmental changes, and social factors.

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What is the difference between voluntary and forced migration?

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Voluntary migration is when individuals choose to move, while forced migration is when individuals are compelled to leave their homes.

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Identify the push factors that can lead to migration: Political instability, economic hardship, lack of job opportunities, natural disasters, and persecution.

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Political instability, economic hardship, lack of job opportunities, natural disasters, and persecution.

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Maya, Emma, and Charlotte are considering migrating to a new city. What are the pull factors that can attract them to this new location?

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Better job opportunities, higher wages, improved living conditions, political stability, access to education and healthcare, and a better quality of life.

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What are the positive effects of migration on the destination country?

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Economic growth, cultural diversity, innovation, and filling labor market gaps.

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What are the negative effects of migration on the origin country?

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Brain drain, loss of skilled labor, decreased productivity, and economic strain.

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What is urbanization and how does it relate to population distribution?

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Urbanization is the process of population shift from rural areas to urban areas, and it affects the spatial distribution of population.