Lecture Notes on Population, Land Use, and Urban Growth

Flashcards about Population Pyramids, Land Use, and Urban Growth

What are the characteristics of Stage 1 - pre-transition (expanding) in population pyramids?

Broad-based, expansive pyramid, typical of developing countries like Niger.

What are the characteristics of Stage 2 - Early transition (expanding) in population pyramids?

Widening pyramid as death rates decline, often seen in countries like Afghanistan.

What are the characteristics of Stage 3 - Late transition (stationary) in population pyramids?

More rounded pyramid as birth rates decline, exemplified by Mexico.

What are the characteristics of Stage 4 - Post transition (contracting) in population pyramids?

Constricted pyramid with a narrow base, characteristic of developed countries like Sweden.

Why are population pyramids considered special graphs?

They are plotted and read differently than any other graph.

Why are the Baby Boomers important to the population today?

They are the biggest group and contribute the most to the economy and society.

What would happen if the Dependency Load is larger than the working group of the population?

Pressure on society for services such as education, housing, healthcare, and old age homes.

Land that is used in our cities and towns are directly related to what in particular?

Liveability today and sustainability in the future.

How is the land in a city divided - Land Use Percentages?

Residential (40%), Transportation (32%), Institution and Public Buildings (10%), Open space and recreation (7%), Industrial (6%), Commercial (5%).

What can happen if there is an ineffective transportation system in a city?

People waste large amounts of time getting from place to place.

What are the 3 parts of a transportation system?

Vehicles, travel paths, and terminal facilities.

What is the most important thing about residential land use?

Density

What are commercial activities in a city?

Buying and selling goods, providing services.

Why are commercial areas important in a city?

They use a relatively small area of land, but provide many jobs, and bring money into the community.

What is the main purpose of Industrial land use in a city?

Manufacturing

Give examples of Institutional and Public Buildings in cities.

Hospitals, schools, places of worship, college and university buildings, government buildings.

Give examples of Open Space and Recreational Land Use.

Parkland, golf courses, land for utilities, as well as vacant land.

What percentage of Canadians live in Cities?

80%

According to the Developing World, why is urban growth happening faster than in developed countries?

Population growth rates are much higher. Urbanization is ongoing. Millions are moving from rural areas to cities.

List the Issues involved with the Developing World.

Poverty, limited access to healthcare and education, and environmental challenges.

Why is it important to have protected farmland when land is taken over by Urban Sprawl?

Urban sprawl places pressure on natural environment and limited supply of good agricultural land.

Protecting farmland promotes what?

Promotes sustainable development.