Population Vocabulary

Demography specifically focuses on the statistical study of populations, while sociology looks at society as a whole, anthropology studies human behavior and societies, and economics focuses on the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services.

The birth rate specifically focuses on the number of live births per 100 people in a given population, while mortality rate pertains to deaths, fertility rate refers to the average number of children born to a woman during her lifetime, and population growth rate encompasses the overall change in population size over time.

The correct term for the yearly number of deaths per 100 individuals is known as the death rate.

The natural increase rate is calculated by subtracting the death rate from the birth rate. It represents the rate at which a population is growing without considering other factors such as migration.

Infant mortality rate specifically refers to the number of deaths under 1 year old per 1000 live births, making it a crucial indicator of a population's overall health and well-being.

The term used to describe the yearly number of deaths between 1 and 8 years old per 1000 is known as child mortality rate. This rate helps in understanding the health and well-being of young children within a population.

The correct term for entering a country to live there permanently is 'immigrate'. 'Emigrate' means to leave one's own country to live in another, 'Migrate' refers to moving from one place to another within the same country or region, and 'Transmigrate' is not a commonly used term in this context.

An immigrant is someone who permanently moves to a new country to live and work. A tourist visits temporarily, a citizen is a legal member of a country, and a refugee seeks asylum due to persecution or conflict in their home country.

In addition to refugees, other categories of immigrants to Canada include students, tourists, and business immigrants.

Emigrate specifically refers to leaving one's country to live elsewhere, whereas immigrate is the term for entering a new country to live. Migrate is a more general term for moving from one place to another, and transmigrate is not commonly used in this context.

Emigration rate refers specifically to the number of people leaving a country, not the overall movement of people in general.

Push factors are negative aspects that compel individuals to leave their country of origin, while pull factors are positive aspects that attract individuals to move to another country.

Pull factors are specific elements or characteristics that make a destination country attractive to individuals looking to migrate. These factors can include better job opportunities, higher living standards, or political stability. They contrast with push factors, which are reasons that compel individuals to leave their home country.

Life expectancy is a statistical measure of the average time an individual is expected to live. It is commonly used to refer to the average lifespan of a population.

The correct term for this phenomenon is 'baby boom', which refers to a significant increase in the number of births during a specific period.

Intervening obstacles refer to factors or events that discourage migration by creating barriers or hindrances for individuals seeking to move to a new location. Push factors and pull factors, on the other hand, are motivations that either compel individuals to leave their current location (push factors) or attract them to a new location (pull factors). Migration incentives are factors that encourage or promote migration.

Population distribution refers to the arrangement of people in a geographical area, while population density refers to the number of individuals within a specific area. Urbanization is the process of population shift from rural to urban areas, and demographic transition refers to the shift in birth and death rates in a population.

Population pyramids are specifically designed to show the distribution of population by age and sex, making them the ideal choice for visually representing this demographic data.

The dependency load is the proportion of the population that is not actively working and therefore must be supported by those who are employed.

The economic base of a community refers to the fundamental economic activities that sustain the community's existence, including producing goods and services for local consumption and export.

In Canada, treaties are official agreements between the federal government and First Nations that outline specific rights, benefits, and responsibilities for both parties. These treaties often involve the exchange of land rights for reserves, financial compensation, and government support.

The correct term for a group of Aboriginal people who share the same culture and heritage is 'First Nation'. This term is specifically used in Canada to refer to the various Indigenous peoples living in the country.

The term 'aboriginal' refers to the Indigenous peoples who were the first to inhabit Canada. Immigrants, colonizers, and settlers are not considered descendants of the country's original inhabitants.

A reserve is land set aside for the use of a specific group, in this case, Status Indians. The terms 'Reservation' and 'Territory' are similar in meaning but not specific to Status Indians. 'Residential School' is not related to land set aside for use by a band.

The concept of self government emphasizes the autonomy and rights of specific groups to have control over their own affairs, such as First Nations in Canada.