Human Resources and Population

Flashcards covering key vocabulary and concepts from a Class 8th SST Geography lesson on Human Resources and Population Dynamics.

Human Resources

People with their demands and abilities that turn them into ‘resources’

Pattern of Population Distribution

The way in which people are spread across the earth’s surface

Density of Population

The average number of people per square kilometer

Topography

Areas suitable for farming, manufacturing, and service activities are more populated

Social Factors affecting population distribution

Areas with better housing, education, and health facilities tend to be more populated

Cultural Factors affecting population distribution

Areas with religious or cultural significance tend to attract people

Economic Factors affecting population distribution

Industrial areas attract a large number of people

Population Change

A change in the number of people during a specific time

Birth Rate

The number of live births per 1,000 people

Death Rate

The number of deaths per 1,000 people

Migration

The movement of people in and out of an area

Immigration

When a person enters a new country

Emigration

When a person leaves a country

Population Composition

Helps us know how many males or females there are, their age group, education, occupations, income levels, and health conditions

Population Pyramid

A way of studying the population composition of a country, also called an age-sex pyramid