Population Growth
Definition
Population growth refers to the increase in the number of individuals in a population. It can be measured as the change in population over time, due to birth rate, death rate, immigration, and emigration.
Analogy
Think of population growth like a balloon being filled with air. The more air (or people) you add, the bigger it gets. But if you let some air out (like people moving away or dying), it shrinks again.
Related terms
Birth Rate: This is the number of live births per 1,000 people per year.
Death Rate: This is the number of deaths per 1,000 people per year.
Net Migration Rate: This is the difference between the number of immigrants (people coming into an area) and emigrants (people leaving an area) throughout a year.
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Study guides (6)
AP Human Geography - 2.2 Consequences of Population Distribution
AP Human Geography - 2.3 Population Composition
AP Human Geography - 5.5 The Green Revolution
AP Human Geography - 5.12 Women in Agriculture
AP Human Geography - 6.2 Cities Across the World
AP Human Geography - 7.1 The Industrial Revolution
Practice Questions (20+)
What is a primary critique against Malthusian theory regarding population growth?
How can we best manage the impact of rapid population growth in urban areas?
Which demographic transition model phase typically experiences the greatest environmental impact due to population growth?
What area has witnessed significant population growth due to tech industry boom?
What is the most likely impact of population growth on urban planning in highly industrialized regions?
How can high infant mortality rates impact a country's population growth?
What is a likely consequence of population growth outpacing available resources?
Which African country is experiencing rapid population growth due to high fertility rates?
What event led to significant population growth in the United States during the mid-19th century?
Which of the following best demonstrates the weakness in Malthus's theory of population growth?
Which theory is most closely associated with the belief that population growth will outpace agricultural production, leading to societal decline?
What happens to population growth during the third stage of demographic transition?
What is a primary factor contributing to population growth in the third stage of the Demographic Transition Model?
Malthus's population theory suggested that population growth is limited by what?
What is the key concept of the Neo-Malthusians' perspective on population growth?
How does Ester Boserup's theory differ from Thomas Malthus's perspective on population growth?
Which historical event best represents the Malthusian theory that population growth can lead to resource depletion and environmental crises?
Which concept best explains why Malthus’s predictions of starvation due to population growth haven't come true globally?
Which strategy did India employ to manage its population growth?
Which country implemented the One Child Policy to control population growth?
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