Geography : Population Growth

Geography revision cards on the growth in population

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What is exponential growth?

Exponential growth is when the population suddenly rises and keeps rising for a number of years. This can be shown by a "J" curve.

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What is fertility rate?

Fertility rate is the amount of children a woman is expected to have on average depending on what country they are in.

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What is life expectancy?

Life expentancy is the average age someone in a country is expected to live for.

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What is a refugee?

A refugee is someone who doesn't have a home and enters another district or country for a new home.

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