Population and Migration

Front

What is population distribution?

Back

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

Answer explanation

Population distribution refers to the pattern of where people live within a given area or region, highlighting how populations are spread out geographically, rather than just counting numbers or demographics.

Front

Define population density.

Back

Population density is the number of individuals per unit area.

Answer explanation

Population density refers to the number of individuals per unit area, which measures how crowded a space is. The other options incorrectly define it in terms of age, land area, or volume.

Front

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

Back

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

Answer explanation

A population pyramid is used to visualize and analyze the age and gender distribution of a population, making it the correct choice for Kai, Charlotte, and Jackson's geography project.

Front

Which of the conclusions about reasons for moving from one country to another is most comprehensive?

Back

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

Answer explanation

The correct choice, 'Economic opportunities, political instability, conflict, environmental changes, and social factors,' encompasses a wide range of reasons for migration, making it the most comprehensive conclusion among the options.

Front

What is the difference between voluntary and forced migration?

Back

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

Answer explanation

The correct choice states that voluntary migration is when individuals choose to move, while forced migration is when individuals are compelled to leave their homes. This accurately reflects the definitions of both types of migration.

Front

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

Back

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

Answer explanation

The correct choice identifies push factors that drive people to migrate, such as political instability, economic hardship, lack of job opportunities, natural disasters, and persecution, all of which create unfavorable living conditions.

Front

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

Back

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

Answer explanation

The correct choice highlights positive pull factors such as better job opportunities, higher wages, and improved living conditions, which are essential for attracting Maya, Emma, and Charlotte to a new city.

Front

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

Back

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

Answer explanation

Migration positively impacts destination countries by driving economic growth, enhancing cultural diversity, fostering innovation, and addressing labor shortages, which are essential for a dynamic and thriving society.

Front

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

Back

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

Answer explanation

The correct choice highlights negative effects of migration such as brain drain and loss of skilled labor, which lead to decreased productivity and economic strain on the origin country.

Front

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

Back

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

Answer explanation

Urbanization refers to the movement of people from rural to urban areas, leading to changes in population distribution. The correct choice highlights this shift and its impact on how populations are spatially organized.