GEOG 1HB3 Chapter Notes - Chapter 5: Demographic Transition, Nomic, Doubling Time
25 Dec 2016
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The two main factors that affect population growth are fertility and mortality. Fertility varies spatially across the globe because fertility is affected by biological factors, eco- nomic factors, and cultural factors. Mortality varies spatially and is a general indicator of socio- economic status. The rate of natural increase (rni) is the difference between. Migration is the movement of people from one location to another and has occurred for as long as there have been humans. Movements of refugees and internally displaced persons (idps) are explained by forced and mass migration associated with war, political instability, and other push factors. Carrying capacity the maximum population that can be supported by a given set of resources and a given level of technology. (p. 145) Census the periodic collection and compilation of demographic and other data relating to all indi- viduals in a given country at a particular time. (p.
