AP Human Geography Unit Two

the ratio of the number of farmers to the amount of arable land in a specific area.

advocates for the prevention of procreation

a measure of population density calculated by dividing the total population of an area by its total land area.

individuals who have fled their home country and are seeking protection in another country due to fear of persecution or harm.

indicates the number of live births occurring during a year per every 1,000 people in a given population in a given year.

the maximum population size of a species that the environment can sustain indefinitely given the resources available.

refers to the process by which immigrants are joined by family members or relatives who then also immigrate to the same destination.

A theory that explains the process of population change over time, focusing on birth and death rates influencing population growth in different stages.

a demographic indicator that compares the size of the economically dependent population to the working-age population.

refers to the movement of individuals or groups against their will, often due to conflict, persecution, or environmental factors.

A person who is allowed to work temporarily in a country where they are not a citizen.

An individual who is forced to flee their home but remains within their country's borders due to conflict, violence, natural disasters, or human rights violations.

refers to the movement of people within a country from one place to another for various reasons such as job opportunities, better living conditions, or education.

A theory by Thomas Malthus stating that population growth will outpace food supply, leading to social problems unless controlled by preventive checks (like abstinence) or positive checks (like disease, famine).

a measure of population density that considers the number of people per unit of arable land suitable for agriculture.

the time it takes for a population to double in size.

A graphical representation showing the distribution of various age groups and genders in a population.

the difference between the birth rate and the death rate in a population.

the movement of people from rural areas to urban areas in search of better employment opportunities, improved living standards, and access to services such as healthcare and education.

a process where migrants move to a new location in a series of stages, rather than directly from their place of origin to their final destination.

the seasonal movement of livestock and people between fixed summer and winter pastures.

refers to the movement of people across national borders, involving a process of leaving one country to settle in another.

refers to the movement of individuals or groups who choose to relocate to another place for reasons such as better job opportunities, improved quality of life, or personal preferences.