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GEOGRAPHY!
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Geography
8th Grade
02/08/2012

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population distribution
Definition
where people live
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Population density
Definition
How many people live in a given area
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demography
Definition
is the study of population data and issues related to where and how well people live
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economically developing
Definition
country's that don't have heath plans, food, and homes, they also tend to have a higher rate of children, for hopes of survival.
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economically developed
Definition
Countries like Canada, they have healthcare, educational systems and a healthy population
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Demographer
Definition
Someone who study's world population to better understand their impacts and changes to help governments and businesses to make a decision
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Census
Definition
the survey of a population to gather particular facts
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Things that impact where people live
Definition
Natural resources, economic opportunities, and History
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Life expectancy
Definition
how long a baby is expected to live depending on the year, and country
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Literate
Definition
characterized by learning
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The difference between census and sample
Definition
a sample is a portion and a census measures absolutely everyone in the whole country
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Birth Rate
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The number of births each year fore every 1000 people
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Death Rate
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The number of Deaths each year fore every 1000 people
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Migration
Definition
the movement of living things from one place to another because of economical views, Environmental, or political views.
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H.d.i
Definition
Human development index (google)
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Formal economic activity
Definition
jobs where money is paid formaly (Legally)
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informal economic activity
Definition
jobs where money is paid informally (illegally) for example, prostitution, or drug dealers
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Non - money economical activity
Definition
is volunteer work ( you don't get paid money )
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GNP (gross national product)
Definition
measures all wealth earned by the citizens of the country in one year
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GDP (gross domestic product)
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measures the dollar value of all goods and services produced in the country in one year
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Arable land
Definition
fertile soil, a moderate climate around it, and lots of water. good land for growing crops, and attracts animals
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Material wealth
Definition
Goods that you can see and touch that make our lives better ( ect. money )
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Non-material wealth
Definition
Factors that improve our lives but are difficult to touch or explain (ect. love)
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Literacy Rate
Definition
the number of people over the age of 15 who can read and write
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