Unit 3 - Population - Test Review

Types of Questions:

• 11 Multiple Choice

• 9 Matching Terms                                                                                                                                                                                                                        

• DTM Analysis

  • Combination of short answer and multiple choice

• 3 Short Answer

What you need to know:

• Demographics

• What is it?

  • Statistical data that describes the characteristics of a population

• Why do we study it?

  • Helps us understand how populations change over time. 

  • Includes tracking birth rates, death rates, migration patterns, and aging trends.

• Why does the government collect data on us?

  • Policy Making

  • Economic Management

  • Public and Health Safety

  • Social Services

  • Infrastructure Development

  • Census

  • Research and Innovation

  • Security

• World population

  • 8.2 Billion 

• Factors contributing to HD, LD, HB, LB

  • HD (High Deaths)

    • Health Issues

    • Human Conflict

    • Poor Health Facilities

  • LD (Low Deaths)

    • Advanced Medical Care

    • Public Health Organizations

    • Better Nutrition

  • HB (High Births)

    • Cultural Beliefs

    • Lack of planning

    • Early Marriage

    • Policies

  • LB (Low Births)

    • Education

    • Government Policies

    • Economic Development

• Natural increase

  • Between birth and death rate on DTM model. 

  • Natural increase is the growth of a population 

  • Measured by the difference between the number of births and the number of deaths over a specific period.
    
    

• DON’T PANIC — The Facts About Population - what are the real problems?

  • Resource Distribution: Unequal access to resources like food, water, and healthcare can lead to disparities and suffering in different parts of the world.

  • Environmental Impact: Rapid population growth can strain the environment, leading to deforestation, loss of biodiversity, and increased carbon emissions.
    
    

• Dependence/dependency load

  • The dependency load refers to the proportion of a population that is not in the workforce and relies on those who are working for support.

• Migration

  • Immigration

    • People leaving

  • Emigration

    • People coming in

  • Push and pull factors

    • Push:

      • Economic Situations

      • Political Unsustainability 

      • Natural Disasters

    • Pull:

      • Economic Opportunity

      • Political stability

      • Better community

• Point system

  • How many points to get into Canada

    • 67 points

  • What categories are assessed 

    • Age

    • Education

    • Language ability - English/French

    • Work Experience

    • Arranged employment

    • Adaptability

• DTM

  • Understand how the model works - be able to read and answer questions on the model

  • What is the major revolution referenced in the DTM?

    • Industrial Revolution

• Population Challenges

  • The Indian Act

    • The Indian Act has historically imposed significant control over First Nations peoples in Canada, leading to cultural suppression, economic marginalization, and social injustices. 

    • Notable impacts include the establishment of residential schools and bans on traditional practices, causing long-lasting trauma and loss of cultural identity.

• Why might indigenous people not migrate to urban areas

  • Cultural Connection: Many Indigenous communities have a strong connection to their ancestral lands, which are central to their cultural identity, traditions, and way of life. 

  • Social and Economic Challenges: Urban migration can present challenges such as racism, discrimination, and difficulties in finding employment and affordable housing.

• Multiculturalism

  • Multiculturalism is the presence and co-existence of diverse cultural groups within a society. It promotes the recognition, respect, and inclusion of various cultural traditions, language.s, and identities.

  • Ethnic Enclaves

    • Ethnic Enclaves are communities or neighborhoods where a high concentration of individuals from a particular ethnic or cultural background reside. These enclaves provide a sense of community and support for immigrants, helping them maintain their cultural practices, languages, and traditions.