Unit 5 Vocabulary Flashcard

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Demographic Transition

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A change in a population from high birth and death rates to low birth and death rates.

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Age Structure Diagram

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A visual representation of the number of individuals within specific age groups for a country, typically expressed for males and females.

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Developed Nation

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Nations that are wealthier, older, and have populations that are either shrinking or stable.

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Population Density

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The number of individuals in an area of a specific size.

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Urbanization

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The movement of people from rural areas to cities.

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Exponential Growth

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A rapid increase in population size when resources are unlimited.

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Carrying Capacity

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The maximum number of individuals that an environment can sustainably support.

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Migration

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The movement of individuals from one place to another, often for better living conditions.

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Density Dependent Factors

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Factors that affect population size in relation to the population's density, such as disease and competition.

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Developing Nation

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Nations that are less wealthy, younger, and have rapidly growing populations.