AP Human Geo Unit 2

What is population growth?

• Increase in the number of individuals in a population over time.

• The movement of individuals from one population to another.

• The average age of individuals in a population.

• Decrease in the number of individuals in a population over time.

What are the factors that contribute to population growth?

• climate change, natural disasters, war, and famine.

• education level, economic development, healthcare, and social security.

• government policies, urbanization, technological advancements, and cultural factors.

• birth rate, death rate, immigration, and emigration

What is the difference between immigration and emigration?

• Immigration and emigration are the same thing.

• Immigration is the act of leaving one's native country to settle in another country, while emigration is the act of entering and settling in a country that is not one's native country.

• The difference between immigration and emigration is that immigration is the act of entering and settling in a country that is not one's native country, while emigration is the act of leaving one's native country to settle in another country.

• Immigration is the act of leaving one's native country, while emigration is the act of entering and settling in a country that is not one's native country.

What are the push and pull factors that influence migration patterns?

• Push and pull factors

• Economic factors and political factors

• Social factors and cultural factors

• Environmental factors and technological factors

What is cultural diffusion?

• The blending of different cultures to create a new, unique culture.

• The preservation of cultural traditions within a society.

• The process of individuals adopting the cultural practices of another society.

• The spread of cultural beliefs, ideas, customs, and practices from one society to another through contact and interaction.

Give an example of cultural diffusion.

• Adoption of sushi in Western countries.

• Adoption of Bollywood movies in Western countries.

• Adoption of yoga practices in Western countries

• Adoption of kimono fashion in Western countries.

What is urbanization?

• Population shift from rural to urban areas

• Increase in agricultural activities.

• Decrease in population density in urban areas.

• Migration of urban residents to rural areas.

What are the causes and effects of urbanization?

• Causes: climate change, natural disasters, and war. Effects: overcrowding, strain on resources, and pollution.

• Causes: rural-urban migration, natural population growth, and industrialization. Effects: increased population density, infrastructure development, and environmental challenges.

• Causes: political instability, economic recession, and lack of resources. Effects: increased crime rates, unemployment, and social inequality.

• Causes: urban planning, technological advancements, and globalization. Effects: improved quality of life, economic growth, and cultural diversity.

What are the different types of agricultural practices?

• organic farming, conventional farming, sustainable farming, precision farming, and hydroponics

• vertical farming

• permaculture

• intensive farming

What are the advantages and disadvantages of industrial agriculture?

• Higher quality food, increased crop yields, improved technology.

• Advantages: increased food production, lower food costs, improved efficiency. Disadvantages: environmental degradation, loss of biodiversity, health risks from pesticide use.

• Increased employment opportunities, reduced food waste, improved infrastructure.

• Decreased reliance on imports, improved food safety, increased agricultural innovation.