Population and Urban Land Use

Vocabulary flashcards about push and pull factors, population, land use, and urban development.

Push Factors

Reasons people want to leave their country and move to another one.

Pull Factors

Reasons and/or opportunities that attract a person to a country.

Temporary Foreign Worker Program

Canada grants work permits for these workers for a limited time to address labor needs.

Baby Boomers

Born between 1946 and 1965, this demographic group significantly contributes to economy and society.

Dependency Load

The portion of the population that is not in the workforce (children and older adults).

Liveable Community

A community that provides economic, educational, and social opportunities, overall health, a healthy natural environment, sufficient infrastructure, good housing, and transportation.

Land Use Percentages

The proportions of land allocated for residential, transportation, institutional, recreational, industrial, and commercial purposes within a city

Transportation System

Vehicles, travel paths, and terminal facilities that enable transportation of goods and people.

Low Residential Density

Buildings with fewer structures and more open spaces that contain single-family houses with expansive lot sizes.

High Residential Density

Buildings with numerous structures and less open space that contain apartments and condominiums.

Commercial Activities

The activities related to the buying and selling of goods and the provision of services.

Lower Order Goods and Services

Goods and services that are purchased frequently and are generally inexpensive.

Informal Settlements

Settlements in developing countries that lack basic infrastructure and services.

Industrial Land Use

Land used for factories, warehouses, and other industrial activities.

Institutional and Public Buildings Land Use

Land used for hospitals, schools, places of worship, government buildings, colleges, and universities.

Open Space and Recreational Land Use

Land used for parkland, golf courses, utilities, and vacant land.

Greenbelt Region

A region with a collection of open lands, parks, farms, forests, and rural communities.