Demographics Unit - Flashcards

Flashcards covering vocabulary and key concepts related to demography.

Immigrate

To move into a country to live permanently (e.g., moving to Canada).

Emigrate

To leave one's own country to settle elsewhere (e.g., moving out of Canada).

Demography

The study of population statistics, trends, and issues.

Birth Rate

The number of births per 1,000 people in a year.

Death Rate

The number of deaths per 1,000 people in a year.

Natural Increase Rate (NIR)

Birth rate - Death rate.

Net Migration Rate

Immigration - Emigration per 1,000 people.

Population Growth Rate (PGR)

Natural Increase Rate + Net Migration Rate.

Doubling Time

The number of years for a population to double in size.

Rule of 70

70 ÷ Population Growth Rate = Doubling Time.

Dependency Load

The % of the population under 15 and over 65.

Population Pyramid Shapes

Triangle = Growing, Rectangle = Stable, Inverted = Declining.

Intervening Obstacles

Barriers to migration, like war, laws, or money.

Fair Trade

Trade ensuring fair prices and treatment for producers in developing countries.

Urbanization

The movement of people into cities.

Urban Sprawl

The spread of cities into rural areas.

Push Factor Example

War.

Pull Factor Example

Job opportunities.

Reasons for immigrating to Canada/Whitby

Safety, healthcare, jobs, education, clean environment.

Food Insecurity

Limited or uncertain access to nutritious food.

Social Impact of Food Insecurity

Poor health, higher disease risk.

Political Impact of Food Insecurity

Government debates on funding and programs.

Economic Impact of Food Insecurity

Affects low-income families most, increases cost of living.

Environmental Impact of Food Insecurity

Climate change affects agriculture.

Boil Water Advisory

A warning to boil water due to contamination.

Impact of Water Issues on Indigenous Peoples - Social

Health problems and unsafe living conditions.

Impact of Water Issues on Indigenous Peoples - Political

Government neglect and broken promises.

Impact of Water Issues on Indigenous Peoples - Economic

High cost of bottled water, lost productivity.

Impact of Water Issues on Indigenous Peoples - Environmental

Pollution and unsafe water sources.

Canada's Population Issue

Aging population, future labor shortages.

Population Issues Affecting Indigenous Peoples

Access to healthcare, housing, education gaps.

Why Uxbridge's population is lower than Oshawa's

More rural, fewer jobs and services.