Population Density Arithmetic Density Physiological density Population

distribution
Dot maps Ecumenes Anecumenes Megalopolis
Census Natural increase Demographic Total fertility rate
equation
Crude birth rate Crude death rate Dependency ratio Doubling time
Population explosion Zero population Stationary population Population pyramids
growth level
Infant mortality rate Child mortality rate Life expectancy Infectious diseases
Degenerative Genetic diseases Endemic Epidemic
diseases
Pandemic Vectored diseases Nonvectored diseases AIDS
Expansive policies Restrictive policies One child policy Pro natal policies
Anti natal policies Emigration Immigration Cyclic movement
Periodic movement Migration Activity spaces Commuting
Nomadism Transhumance International Internal migration
migration
Forced migration Voluntary migration Human trafficking Laws of migration
Gravity model Push factors Pull factors Distance decay
Step migration Intervening Deportation Kinship links
opportunity
Chain migration Immigration waves Colonization Guest workers
Islands of Russification Refugees Internally displaced
development persons
Asylum Repatriation Genocide Immigration laws
Selective immigration
1. Be able to explain in detail each stage of the demographic transition. NOTE: eveloped,
developing and emerging are NOT stages of the demographic transition. Stages of the
demographic transition are 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

2. Be able to identify, read and apply concepts of population pyramids. Know which shapes are
high growth, slow growth, stagnation, decrease, etc. Know which parts of the divided world
are growing, shrinking, and why.

3. Be able to explain why the world is settled in the way that it is. Make ESPN charts to describe
factors that influence global population distribution.
4. Understand the differences between the population densities. Be able to articulate what
carrying capacity is, how it is measured, and what happens when it is reached according to
Thomas Malthus.
5. Understand population projections and the difficulties of aging. Be able to articulate which
societies are aging and specifically what problems arise as a result of aging. Identify ways to
address the aging problem.
6. Understand neo-Malthusianism and how it has affected the history of the 20th century,
particularly in regards to China and India.
7. Be able to discuss the following key concerns:
Anti-Natalism in China and India
Population Implosion: Falling TFRs
Maternal Mortality
Why are millions of women missing?
Epidemic Disease
Giving Women Choices
 8. Migration
Know Ravensteins Laws of Migration
Be able to contrast push and pull factors and give real-world historical and current
examples.
Be able to differentiate between economic, social, political, and environmental push
and pull factors
Identify the main eras of migration in the US
Contrast Inter Regional Migration with Intra Regional Migration
Identify the key current events affecting the refugee crisis.
Identify the effects on population demographics of Migration Selectivity.

Voluntary Enrichment
You may complete the Current Events for the Unit 2 Test for 30 extra points on the exam.
MUST BE SUBMITTED TO TURNITIN BY THE DUE DATE.

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