Human Geography

• Define population


  Population is the number of people that is living in a given area
• What is the definition of "fertility rate"?

  The average number of children that are born to a woman over her lifetime.
• Define "Migration"


  Movement of people from one place to another
• Define "Birth Rate"


  The number of babies born per 1000 people per year
• Define "Death Rate"


  The number of deaths per 1000 per year
• Define "Natural Increase"


  The difference between the birth and death rate in a country. It is calculated by subtracting the number of deaths from the number of births.
• List 5 common features of urban areas

  • Highly Populated
  • Large Univeresities
  • Diverse
  • A lot of concrete
  • Better job opportunities
• Name 5 benefits of living in an urban area

  • Better services
  • More modern
  • Centre of Innovation
  • Diverse
  • Business opportunities
• Name 5 challenges of living in an urban area

  • Traffic Congestion
  • Air/Light/Noise Pollution
  • High housing prices
  • Inequality
  • Shortage of land
• What is tourism?

  Tourism is the economic and social activity where people move from one place to another
• What are some positive effects of tourism?

  Boosts the local economy through tourist spending

  Spreads local culture

  Creates job opportunities (tour guide, hotel worker, taxi driver)

  Locals can meet people from all around the world
• What are some of the negative effects of tourism?

  Overcrowding (causes increased queuing and wait times)

  Damages the environment

  Clash of culture between locals and tourists (Japan <3)

  Traffic Congestion
• What is urbanisation?


  Urbanisation is the process of an urban area growing in size and population as more people from rural areas move to urban areas