Review of Urbanization and Population Dynamics

These flashcards cover key vocabulary and concepts related to urbanization, population dynamics, and sustainable development.

Data Response Questions

Questions that require an analysis of data trends and outliers.

Comparative Adjectives

Adjectives used to compare differences between two objects, such as higher, lower, or twice.

Urban Areas

Regions with high population density and vast human-built features in comparison to areas with lower density.

Sustainable Cities

Cities that meet inhabitants' development needs without compromising future generations' resource needs.

Population Growth Equation

Birth rate minus death rate equals population growth.

High Birth Rate Factors

Factors influencing high birth rates, including social status, cultural beliefs, and economic needs.

Infant Mortality Rate

The death rate of infants under one year of age; can influence birth rates in regions with high rates.

Aging Population Causes

Factors contributing to an aging population, including lower death rates, higher life expectancy, and lower birth rates.

Pro-natal Policies

Government measures aimed at increasing birth rates, including cash incentives and parental leave.

Formal Housing

Housing built on desirable land, legally owned, with access to basic services.

Informal Housing

Housing that is self-built, often illegally occupying land with limited access to services.