Unit 3: Population Characteristics

Population distribution

How population is spread out in an area

Homogenous

the same throughout

Pull factor

A factor that draws or attracts people to another location

Population density

A measurement of the number of people per given unit of land

Migration

A movement from one country or region to another

Population trends

Demographic trends related to the characteristics of people in a certain population

Immigration

Movement of individuals into a population

Emigration

Movement of individuals out of a population

Push factor

Negative home conditions that impel the decision to migrate

Physical environment

The physical surroundings in which we live, work and play. The physical environment includes water and air, workplaces, housing, roads, nature, schools, recreation settings and exposure to hazards.

Demography

The science of vital and social statistics, as of the births, deaths, diseases, marriages, etc., of populations.

Diverse

Varied