Unit 2 Study Guide

Unit 2: Population & Migration Unit Guide

LT 1: I can describe population patterns and trends.

Textbook Sections: 2.1 & 2.2

1. What four regions of the world are people clustered in? Why are these regions so populated?
2. What is a cartogram?
3. Describe the main purposes for each type of population density:
   1. Arithmetic Density:
4. Physiological Density:
5. Agricultural Density:

LT 2: I can describe the impact that infant mortality rate, fertility rate, and life expectancy have on a country’s population.

LT 3: I can analyze population pyramids.

Textbook Sections: 2.3 & 2.4

1. How can you figure out the Natural Increase Rate (NIR) for a country?
2. Why do geographers analyze the NIR?
3. Define each of the following:
   1. Infant Mortality Rate:
4. Fertility Rate:
5. Life Expectancy:
6. What factors would lead to decreasing infant mortality rates?
7. What factors would lead to increasing life expectancy rates?

LT 4: I can identify and describe the five stages of the demographic transition model.

Textbook Section: 2.5

1. What is the Demographic Transition Model (DTM) used for?
2. Fill out the chart below:

LT 5: I can explain Malthus’ theory & the epidemiologic transition.

Textbook Sections: 2.8 & 2.9

1. What is the Epidemiologic Transition Model? How does it correlate with the DTM?
2. Describe the Malthus Grim Forecast? Do you agree or disagree with his prediction? Give reasoning of why you feel that way.

LT 6: I can explain migration patterns in the modern era at a range of scales, local to global.

LT 7: I can explain the characteristics, reasons, and obstacles of migration.

Textbook Sections: 3.1 - 3.9

1. What is a push factor? What is one example of a push factor?
2. What is a pull factor? What is one example of a pull factor?
3. All push/pull factors are divided into which three categories?
4. List the three main eras of migration. Next, identify which cultural groups each era affected.
5. Explain the difference between international migration and internal migration.
1. Explain the difference between interregional migration and intraregional migration.