Population Geography and Migration Theories

Flashcards based on topics related to Population Geography, Migration, and Language.

What is the basic idea of Malthusian Theory?

Population growth will outpace the ability to increase the food supply.

What were Malthus' three principles of population?

Population increases geometrically, food supply increases arithmetically, and population is limited by the means of food.

What is Demographic Transition Theory?

A model that explains how population growth and demographic structures change over time as a country develops economically.

What happens in Time 1 of Demographic Transition Theory?

High birth rates and high death rates, resulting in slow population growth.

What characterizes Time 2 of Demographic Transition Theory?

Declining death rates and increasing birth rates, leading to rapid population growth.

What does Time 3 of Demographic Transition Theory indicate?

Decline in birth rates, stabilizing the population after death rates continue to be low.

What is the impact of urbanization in Demographic Transition Theory?

As societies transition from rural to urban, population changes occur, including a shift in birth rates.

What was the purpose of China's 'one couple-one child' policy?

To control overpopulation by limiting families to one child.

What are the push factors in migration?

Variables that drive people to migrate due to unsafe conditions, such as war or political conflict.

What are pull factors in migration?

Variables that attract people to new locations, such as economic opportunities and better quality of life.

What was the Great Migration?

The movement of African Americans from the Rural South to the Urban North between 1910 and 1970.

What distinguishes economic migrants from political migrants?

Economic migrants move for job opportunities, while political migrants flee due to persecution.

What are refugees?

People who flee their country due to fear of persecution based on identity.

How did the United States' refugee policies change over time?

They have fluctuated, allowing varying numbers of refugees to enter based on political and social changes.

What is the Indo-European language family?

The language family with the widest geographic distribution, including most languages spoken in Europe and parts of Asia.

What sparked language suppression policies in the U.S.?

Efforts to make English the official language, impacting cultural minority languages.

What is cultural preservation in relation to language?

Efforts to maintain and protect one's native language and cultural identity.

What has been a significant effect of migration on language in the U.S.?

The dominance of English and the decline of indigenous languages due to assimilation policies.