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What is Ecumene?

Ecumene refers to the inhabited parts of the world, where human settlement is sustained.

What is TFR?

TFR stands for Total Fertility Rate, which indicates the average number of children a woman would have in her lifetime based on current birth rates.

What is the Infant Mortality Rate?

The Infant Mortality Rate is the number of deaths of infants under one year of age per 1,000 live births.

What are the components/influences on population dynamics?

Components/influences on population dynamics include birth rates, death rates, immigration, and emigration.

How does population density vary throughout the globe?

Population density varies globally depending on geographical, economic, and social factors.

What are the factors of population growth and decline?

Factors of growth include high birth rates, immigration, and improved healthcare; factors of decline include high death rates, emigration, and low birth rates.

What are the types of density in population studies?

Types of density include arithmetic density, physiological density, and agricultural density.

What is the Demographic Transition Model?

The Demographic Transition Model describes the transition of a society from high birth and death rates to lower birth and death rates as it develops.

What is the Epidemiological Transition Model?

The Epidemiological Transition Model describes the change in the patterns of health and disease in a population.

What are the types of migration?

Types of migration include international, internal, voluntary, and involuntary migration.

What is asylum?

Asylum is a form of international protection given to individuals in a foreign country due to fear of persecution in their home country.