Populations
Definition
Populations refer to groups of individuals living within a specific area at a given time. They can be human populations (people) or population groups of other species.
Analogy
Think of populations as people gathered at a concert. Each person represents an individual within the population. Just like people come together in large numbers during concerts, populations consist of many individuals occupying an area.
Related terms
Demographics: Statistical characteristics of populations, such as age, gender, income, and education level.
Population Density: The number of individuals per unit area in a given population.
Carrying Capacity: The maximum number of individuals that an environment can sustainably support.
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Practice Questions (5)
What geographic concept explains how quickly innovations spread through populations based on their distance from each other?
Which determinant is crucial for understanding gender imbalances in populations?
What led to the rapid aging of populations in Western Europe after World War II?
What are some means through which culture has historically diffused between regions and populations?
What factor primarily influences the populations of island nations in the South Pacific to migrate?
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