Population: The Word's People

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The number of deaths compared to the total number of people in a population at a given time.

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Death rate

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The number of babies born compared to the total number of people in a population.

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Birthrate

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The number of years it takes a population to double in size based on its current growth rate.

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Doubling time

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The geographic pattern of where people live.

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Population distribution

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The average number of people living within a square mile or square kilometer.

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Population density

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One major cause of population growth is a falling death rate.

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False

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An example of a push factor is a new school has been built in the area that offers more academic options.

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False

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Areas near water are sparsely populated.

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False

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In most countries, population is typically distributed evenly.

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False

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Migration is one of the main causes of population shifts in our world today.

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True