CXC CSEC GEOGRAPHY- Caribbean Population & Urbanization

What is population distribution?

• Population distribution is the movement of people from one country to another

• Population distribution is the process of counting the number of people in a region

• Population distribution is the study of animal habitats

• Population distribution is the pattern of where people live within a region or country.

Explain the urbanization trends in the Caribbean.

• Urbanization trends in the Caribbean involve rapid population growth in urban areas, increased migration from rural to urban areas, expansion of informal settlements, challenges with infrastructure development, and the concentration of economic activities in urban centers.

• Urbanization trends in the Caribbean show a shift towards suburban living

• Urbanization trends in the Caribbean focus on rural development over urban growth

• Urbanization trends in the Caribbean involve a decline in urban population

Name three major Caribbean cities.

• Georgetown, Guyana

• San Juan, Puerto Rico

• Havana, Cuba; Kingston, Jamaica; Port-au-Prince, Haiti

• Nassau, Bahamas

What are the migration patterns in the Caribbean?

• Migration patterns in the Caribbean involve movements within the region and to/from other countries for reasons like economic opportunities, education, and family reunification.

• Migration patterns in the Caribbean involve movements within the region and to/from other dimensions for reasons like interdimensional travel and trade.

• Migration patterns in the Caribbean involve movements within the region and to/from other planets for reasons like exploration and colonization.

• Migration patterns in the Caribbean involve movements within the region and to/from other continents for reasons like tourism and leisure.

How is population density calculated?

• Population density = Total population x Total land area

• Population density = Total population / Total land area

• Population density = Total land area / Total population

• Population density = Total population - Total land area

Describe the urban growth in the Caribbean.

• Urban growth in the Caribbean has been primarily driven by factors such as population growth, and migration

• Urban growth in the Caribbean is mainly due to agricultural expansion

• Tourism has no impact on urban growth in the Caribbean

• The Caribbean urban growth is driven by declining population

What factors influence population distribution?

• Weather patterns

• Political stability

• Religious beliefs

• Social media usage

Discuss the impact of urbanization on the environment.

• Urbanization reduces pollution levels

• Urbanization negatively impacts the environment through pollution

• Urbanization has no impact on the environment

• Urbanization leads to increased biodiversity

Which Caribbean city has the highest population?

• Port-au-Prince

• Havana

• Santo Domingo

• Kingston

How does migration affect urbanization?

• Migration has no impact on urbanization

• Migration increases the population density in urban areas

• Migration decreases the population density in urban areas

• Migration leads to the decline of cities