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- Urbanization refers to the process by which an increasing proportion of a population lives in urban areas.
- It is a key aspect of human geography and population studies.
- The shift from rural to urban areas is often linked to industrialization and economic development.
- Urban areas are characterized by higher population density and infrastructure development compared to rural areas.
- Urbanization typically occurs in phases, beginning with industrial
- The Demographic Transition Model (DTM) explains the transition of population growth through different stages of economic development.
- The model is divided into five stages, each representing changes in birth rates, death rates, and overall population growth.
- The DTM is based on historical population trends in industrialized countries.
- Stage 1: High Stationary Stage
- Characterized by high birth rates and high death rates.
- Population
- Population growth refers to the increase in the number of people over a specific period.
- Growth trends are influenced by birth rates, death rates, and migration patterns.
- Population growth can be positive (increase) or negative (decline).
- The global population has grown significantly since the Industrial Revolution.
- In the 20th century, the world experienced a population explosion, particularly after World War II.
- The global population reached
- Population distribution refers to the way people are spread across the Earth's surface.
- Population density is the number of people per unit area, usually expressed as people per square kilometer.
- Population distribution is influenced by physical, economic, social, and political factors.
- Areas with favorable climate, fertile soil, and water availability tend to have higher population densities.
- Regions like river valleys (e.g., the Nile and Ganges) are densely populated.