Chapter 8 Human Population Review

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What three factors can affect ANY population's growth rate?

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Birthrate, death rate, migration.

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What is Stage 2 of the Demographic Transition Model characterized by?

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Birthrate remains high, death rate begins to fall, total population increasing.

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What describes a small population size and low growth rate?

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Preindustrial stage.

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Which of the following is NOT a potential limiting factor of human population growth?

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Medicine.

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What is one reason for rapid population growth?

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Declining death rates.

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Define 'birthrate'.

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The number of live births per 1,000 people in a population per year.

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Define 'death rate'.

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The number of deaths per 1,000 people in a population per year.

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What is migration in the context of population growth?

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The movement of people from one place to another, which can affect population size.

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What is the significance of life expectancy in population studies?

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It indicates the average number of years a person is expected to live, reflecting health and living conditions.

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What are pull factors in migration?

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Positive conditions that attract people to move to a new area, such as job opportunities.