Write down the most important information for each of these ideas. This is where keeping organized, up-to-date notes comes in very handy! 1. The Earth's population patterns: (use words and/or pictures to explain) Population Density-sparse, moderate, and dense
Population growth rate- increasing, decreasing, stable
Age structure- young, ageing, or balanced
Urbanization- percentage of population living in cities versus rural areas
Migration patterns- immigration versus emigration
Fertility rates- high, low, or replacement level
Life expectancy- average lifespan of the population
Dependency ratio- number of dependents (children and elderly) compared to working-age population
Demographic transition- stage of development in terms of birth and death rates
Population pyramid- graphical representation of age and gender distribution in a population.