Unit 2: Population and Migration

Unit 2 Quizlet

Unit 2 Notes Packet

Chapter 2 Key Issue 1- Where is the World's Population Distributed?

2.1.1- Describe regions where population is clustered and where it is sparse.

2.1.2 - Define three types of density used in population geography.

Chapter 2 Key Issue 2- Why is Global Population Rising?

2.2.1 - Understand how to measure population growth through the natural increase rate.

2.2.2 - Understand how to measure births and deaths through CBR and CDR.

2.2.3 - Understand how to read a population pyramid.

Chapter 2 Key Issue 3- Why Does Population Growth Vary Among Regions?

2.3.1 - Describe the four stages of the demographic transition.

2.3.2 - Summarize two approaches to reducing birth rates.

2.3.3 - Summarize Malthus’ argument about the relationship between population and resources.

2.3.4 - Summarize the possible stage 5 of the demographic transition.

Chapter 2 Key Issue 4- Why Do Some Regions Face Health Threats?

2.4.1 - Summarize the four stages of the epidemiologic transition.

2.4.2 - Summarize the reasons for a stage 4 and possible stage 5 of the epidemiologic transition.

2.4.3 - Describe the diffusion of AIDS.

2.4.4 - Understand reasons for variations in health care between developed and developing

Countries.

2.4.5 - Understand reasons for variations in health between developed and developing countries.

Chapter 3 Key Issue 1- Where are Migrants Distributed?

3.1.1 - Describe the difference between international and internal migration

3.1.2 - Identify the principal sources of immigrants during the three main eras of US immigration

Chapter 3 Key Issue 2- Where Do People Migrate Within a Country?

3.2.1 - Describe the history of interregional migration in the US.

3.2.2 - Describe interregional migration in Russia.

3.2.3 - Describe interregional migration in Canada, China and Brazil.

3.2.4 - Explain differences among the three forms of intraregional migration.

Chapter 3 Key Issue 3- Why Do People Migrate?

3.3.1 - Provide examples of political, environmental, and economic push and pull factors.

3.3.2 - Summarize the flows of migrant workers in Europe and Asia.

Chapter 3 Key Issue 4- Why Do Migrants Face Obstacles?

3.4.1 - Identify the types of immigrants who are given preference to enter the U.S.

3.4.2 - Describe the population characteristics of unauthorized immigrants to the U.S.

3.4.3 - Describe characteristics of immigrants to the U.S.

3.4.4 - Compare American and European attitude toward immigrants.