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