AICE Environmental Management Study Guide: Managing Human Population

A collection of flashcards summarizing key concepts from the AICE Environmental Management study guide on managing human populations.

What is population density?

The number of people per square mile or kilometer.

What are the four main factors influencing population density?

Environmental, Economic, Social, Political.

What does immigration do to a population?

It increases the population size.

How is birth rate expressed?

As the number of births per 1000 people per year.

What is the formula for calculating population size?

Population = Population + [(Immigration + Birth) - (Emigration + Death)].

What does a larger 0-14 age cohort indicate about a population's growth?

It suggests current and future growth due to a high birth rate.

What does a narrow 0-14 cohort indicate about a population?

It signifies a population decline with a lower birth rate than the death rate.

What is the dependency ratio?

The ratio of the dependent population (under 15 and over 65) to the working-age population (15-64).

What are the characteristics of HICs in terms of infant mortality and fertility rates?

HICs have low infant mortality rates and total fertility rates due to better access to resources and education.

What do pro-natalist policies aim to achieve?

They encourage higher birth rates and increased population size.

What is an example of an anti-natalist policy?

Family planning and contraception to limit population growth.

What impacts do ageing populations have on countries?

Lower tax revenues, higher pension spending, pressure on healthcare, and increased dependency ratio.

What is the role of United Nations Agenda 21 in human population change?

It informs strategies for managing human population change without specifically focusing on population control.

How do economic opportunities for women affect fertility rates?

Greater economic opportunities lead to lower total fertility rates.

What strategies can manage human population change?

Improved availability of contraception, education, and healthcare.

What does a wide 44+ age cohort indicate about a population?

It suggests people live longer due to access to medicine and medical care.