This document provides a review sheet for a population study. It includes definitions of key demographic terms and concepts. It also asks questions about current global and Canadian population statistics, such as the total world population and the five most populous countries. Other questions cover population growth trends in Canada, the implications of an aging population, patterns of urbanization, and changes in immigrant demographics.

1. CGC Population: Review Sheet
Name: ___________________
1. Briefly describe world population growth over time.
2. Define the following terms and/or understand the concepts. We recommend you
make word webs (mind maps) for each of the terms. This will allow you to fully
develop your understanding and see the interconnections between various
elements.
demography population growth rate
birth rate death rate
natural increase migration
immigration emigration
dependency load population sex ratio
demographic transition model (incl various stages)
infant mortality child mortality
life expectancy census
Statistics Canada census metropolitan area
(CMA) population distribution
population density
baby boomers population pyramid
urbanisation push factor
pull factor
3. What is total global population at present? Identify the five (5) largest nations
by population? How big are they? Where does Canada come in?
4. Identify the Canadian CMA’s with a population over 1M. Which provinces/
territories are respresented?
5. Briefly discuss three (3) reasons why it is important for Canadians to complete
the census?
6. Describe the general trends in population growth across Canada between 2001
and 2006.

2. 7. Identify three (3) advantages and three (3) disadvantages to having an aging
population.
8. What do you think the implications of an aging population will be for Canada? for
yourself?
9. Canada has become an urban nation. Which cities/regions of the country have
experienced the most growth? least growth?
10. Urbanisation has its advantages and disadvantages. Identify three (3) of each.
11. The cultural/ethnic composition of our immigrant population has been changing
over time. Briefly describe these changes.