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Library AP Human Geography Unit 2: Population and Migration Patterns and Processes
⁂   AP Human Geography · Unit 2

2. Population and Migration Patterns and Processes

12–17% of the AP exam. Key topics: Population Distribution and Density, Consequences of Population Distribution, Population Composition (age-sex pyramids, dependency ratio), Population Dynamics (CBR, CDR, NIR, TFR), Demographic Transition Model (DTM) — stages 1–5, Malthusian Theory and Neo-Malthusianism, Population Policies (pro-natalist, anti-natalist), Women and Demographic Change, Aging Populations, Causes of Migration (push/pull factors, Ravenstein's Laws), Forced vs. Voluntary Migration, Effects of Migration (remittances, brain drain, cultural diffusion).

19 instructional periods 12–17% exam weight standard track

Unit 2: Population and Migration Patterns and Processes

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Topics in this unit

  • Population Distribution and Density
  • Consequences of Population Distribution
  • Population Composition (age-sex pyramids, dependency ratio)
  • Population Dynamics (CBR, CDR, NIR, TFR)
  • Demographic Transition Model (DTM) — stages 1–5
  • Malthusian Theory and Neo-Malthusianism
  • Population Policies (pro-natalist, anti-natalist)
  • Women and Demographic Change
  • Aging Populations
  • Causes of Migration (push/pull factors, Ravenstein's Laws)
  • Forced vs. Voluntary Migration
  • Effects of Migration (remittances, brain drain, cultural diffusion)