Project

This is my project on Sub-Saharan Africa.


Nigeria: developing
- Pop- 149,229,090
- TFR- 4.91 children
- Birth rate- 36.65 births/1000
- Death rate- 16.56 deaths / 1000
- Life exp. - 46.94
- Infant mort.- 94.35/1000
- Independence - October 1st. From U.K











Ethiopia: developing
- Pop- 85,237,338
- TFR- 6.12 children
- Birth rate- 43.66/ 1000
- Death rate- 11.55/ 1000
- Life expectancy- 55.41
- Infant mort. - 80.8/1000
- Independence- 2000 years of independence











Sudan: developing
- Pop- 41,087,825
- TFR- 4.48 children
- Birth- 33.74/ 1000
- Death- 12.94/1000
- Life- 51.42
- Infant mort.- 82.43/1000
- Independence- Jan 1, 1956 from Egypt and U.K.












Kenya: Developing
- Pop- 39,002,772
- TFR- 4.56 children
- Birth- 36.64/1000
- Death- 9.72/1000
- Life- 57.86
- Infant mort.- 54.7/1000
- Independence- Dec. 12 , 1963 from UK











South Africa: Developing
- Pop- 49,052,489
- TFR- 2.38
- Birth- 19.93/1000
- Death- 16.99/1000
- Life- 48.98
- Infant mort.- 44.42/1000
- Independence- may 31, 1910, Union of South Africa











America: Developed
- Pop- 307,212,123
- TFR- 2.05
- Birth- 13.82/1000
- Death- 8.38/1000
- Life- 78.11
- Infant mort. - 6.26/1000
- Independence- July 4 1776 from Great Britain

New project

Today we handed in our research project and learned that we have a new one. We worked on this small project for the remainder of the class. These are the directions for the 3 day research project:

Gather the following background information for these sub-Saharan nations (plus our fine country) in your OneNote.

After you have completed your research, post it on your blog. This is due Friday, December 18.

50 points.



NIGERIA, ETHIOPIA, SUDAN, KENYA, SOUTH AFRICA (and, for comparison purposes, the USA)



1. What is the Total Population of each of these nations?

2. What is the TFR?

3. What is the Crude Birth Rate?

4. What is the Crude Death Rate?

5. What is the overall Life Expectancy?

6. What is the infant mortality rate?

7. What is their colonial experience? Who did they gain their independence from, and when?


Find and copy a map of each country, along with the country's flag.


Find and copy a population pyramid for each nation.


Would you consider each of these nations a developed country or a developing country? Why?

Paper and Quiz

Today in class we took the "God Grew Tired of Us" quiz and then we could do what we wanted. Most of us worked on our Latin American paper.

Latin America paper

On Friday the class peer edited our Latin American papers and we got to work on them. we also finished the video and here are some of my notes:

- 2 million people killed
- Civil war started in 1983
- Get kicked out of refugee camp
- Kakuma Refugee camp- run by U.N.
- Muslims and Christians and animists
- 5 years to get safe
- Sometimes went days or months without food
- Went to school and then wait for a better future
- They didn’t know what to do
- Daniel and panther live together in Pittsburgh
- Bull lives in New York
- 17 years of separation
- Panther gets married - bachelors degree- Pittsburgh
- Daniel- community college- couldn’t find family
- John Bul- Foundation- working on bachelors degree-medical clinic

Video questions

these are the questions and answers from the video.

1. What Academy Award winning actress narrates the documentary?
- Nicole Kidman

2. In what countries does the film take place?
- Ethiopia and Kenya

3. List the main characters of the film.
- Panther Bior, John Bul Boehn, and Daniel Abul Pach

4. Define refugee
- Someone who flees their country to save their lives

5. Define IDP
- Internationally displaced person

6. The film centers around a group of boys. What are they called?
- The lost boys of Sudan

7. Track the movement of the boys after they leave their homes in their original country (the
answer to number 2).
- They went to Ethiopia and then Kenya

8. What are some major differences between the lives of the boys and your own life,
specifically when they are living in the refugee camps?
- They sometimes can't have food for days and they live in bad conditions.

9. What are some of the difficulties that they boys must deal with when they arrive in the United States? How are their lives different in the United States in comparison to their home countries?
- They don’t know what some things are or what to do with them. Their lives are different because they now have indoor plumbing and modern things. The boys are lonely because they used to live with a group of people everyday.

10. Answer the following question only after you conclude the viewing of the film:
The title of the film, "God Grew Tired of Us", seems to be somewhat ironic after hearing the account of the boys first hand. Explain why the title is ironic using specific examples from the film. Do the boys really believe that God had abandoned them? Or is their faith stronger than ever? Why? Give examples.
- The boys felt that God abandoned them when fleeing Sudan but now their faith is stronger. It is because they have been put in a better place. Panther says that back in the camp everyone celebrated the birth of Jesus so they are very faithful.

Video

Today we continued watching the video "God Grew Tired of us." here are my notes:
- 2 million people killed
- Civil war started in 1983
- Get kicked out of refugee camp
- Kakuma Refugee camp- run by U.N.
- Muslims and Christians and animists
- 5 years to get safe
- Sometimes went days or months without food
- Went to school and then wait for a better future
- They didn’t know what to do
- Daniel and panther live together in Pittsburgh
- Bull lives in New York

Latin America

Today in class we researched for our Latin American paper.
here are my notes:

- "The impact of drug abuse and drug-related violence in U.S. communities is devastating. Government estimates put the total cost at more than US$110 billion a year. Drug production and trafficking are also a serious threat to Latin American countries, eroding governments and institutions through corruption, fueling political violence and common crime, and distorting local economies."
- Colombia has been in civil conflict for 40 years
- Political violence is an effect of drug trafficking
- The U.S. has interest in Colombia, economic interest
- Many Americans have different ideas to stop the Drug trafficking in America
- Drugs are coming into America
- This could create a war which is debated on if that is the best method to stop the drugs coming in
- For many years the coca plant has provided income for the peasants in the Andean countries- governments need to work on alternatives to the drug trafficking.
- The U.S. is paying the Peruvian airforce to look for drug trafficking planes and to let the U.S know of any
- Millions of dollars are going to the Latin American drug problem.
- The United States is the world's leading consumer of illicit drugs
- Trafficking in Colombia is causing political violence, common crime, government corruption, distorting local economies
- 20 politically killings in one day in Colombia
- Only peace within Colombia can help solve the drug problem
- Colombian President Andres Pastrana has agreed to seek a peaceful solution to the problem
- He has met with representatives of the large and well-trained anti-government guerrilla organization, the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (Fuerzas Armadas Revolucionarias de Colombia, usually called FARC) and created a demilitarized zone for peace negotiations in southern Colombia. To date, FARC guerrillas have not taken advantage of this opening by moving forward on peace talks. It is clear that the peace process will be long and arduous.
- Possible solution- the use of herbicides to eradicate coca and poppy crops

Citation:
Amatangelo, Gina. "The Expanded U.S. Drug War in Latin America: A Downed Missionary Plane Places the Spotlight on the Andean Initiative." History Behind the Headlines: The Origins of Conflicts Worldwide. Ed. Sonia G. Benson. Vol. 4. Detroit: Gale Group, 2002. Student Resource Center - Gold. Gale. John Carrol School. 1 Dec. 2009 .

Test

Today we took a quiz on the North American region.

Quiz on North American region questions

1. How many people live in the united States?
A: 335 million people

2. what is the last remaining global super power?
A: North American region

3. What is one gas that causes air pollution?
A: carbon dioxide

4. what was one of the largest and most rapid human transformations of the landscape in history?
A: united States of America

5. What was the fist stage of the transformation of the America?
A: The Europeans settle on the East coast of North America

6. What is the East coast megalopolis?
A: Boston to NYC to Philly to Baltimore to Washington D.C.

7. What percent of people live in Urban areas?
A: 82%

8. How many years have immigrants been coming to the North American region?
A: for about 400 years

9. What is one U.S. conflict?
A: how many immigrants to let in

10. What is one Canadian conflict?
A: problems between french and english speaking people

11. what kind of country are we?
A: a very rich and very poor country

12. True or false, we have to import many things from other countries
A: false, we have everything!

by: Courtney Wilson
Sammy Clough
Amy Beil
Astin mirkley

North American Region and the 5 themes

These are my notes for today
- 335 million people
- Everything diverse
- Rich in natural resources
- GLOBALIZATION!!
- Last remaining global super power!

ENVIRONMENTAL GEOGRAPHY-
- Transformed the land (animals weren't originally here)
- 3nd largest consumer of water in the world
- Water quality is becoming a problem- shortages
- Pollution!! (air modification
- Industries, utilities, automobiles
- Carbon dioxide, sulfur, nitrogen oxides, particulates
- Acid rain
- Formed when sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxide get into the water system
- Pollution goes into rain clouds and then comes down

POPULATION AND SETTLEMENT:
- In 1492 Columbus sailed the ocean
- Native Americans already lived in the Americas
- 3.2 million in US and 1.2 in Canada
- In 1491 about 90 to 112 million people in all the Americas (also South America)
- In any case 95% of Native Americans died after Europeans came (warfare, disease-- Smallpox!)
- Stage 1- (1600- 1750) The Europeans settle on the east coast of N. America
- Stage 2-( 1750- 1850) settlers surge across the Appalachian Mountains
- Stage 3- (1850- 1910) move to Great Plains, Utah, Oregon, California
- One of the largest and most rapid human transformations of the landscape in history
- Mega - metropolis from Boston to NYC to Philly to Baltimore to Washington DC--- well over 40 million people.
MIGRATION
- Westward movement--> high tech jobs, recreation, scenery, break from winters
- This means more building and it can be bad
- Black Exodus from the South
- Post- civil war, worked as sharecroppers
- Fewer farming jobs sent blacks north to the cities
- Rural to Urban Migration
- Job opportunities
- 200 years ago 5% urban
- Now 82% urban
- South
- After 1970 the southern states grew quickly, retirement, job opportunities
- Counter urbanization
- People are leaving for rural-- more affordable, more space, less crime, better schools, easier retirement

CULTURAL COHERENCE AND DIVERSITY
- A mosaic of different people
- Immigrants been arriving for 400 years
- (1880- 1930) huge waves of immigrants from Europe
- In 1910, 14% of Americans were born in a different country
- Since 1970 more big numbers mostly from Latin America and Asia
- WE SPEAK SPANISH!
- By 2070 1 out of 3 people will be hispanic

- GEOPOLITICAL FRAMEWORK
- US and Canada have a great relationship
- We have a 5,525 miles long border
- Always gotten along with CANADA!
US CONFLICTS
- How many immigrants should be allowed into the country?
- What should we do about the illegal Mexicans?
- 1.2 million are getting arrested at the border
- How do we deal with the undocumented workers that are already in the country
CANADA'S CONFLICTS
- Conflicts between french and english speaking populations
- Conflict between canada and U.S. about salmon fisheries and timber un British Columbia

ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT::

North American Region

Today in class we discussed more about the North American region. We went through a power point and here are some of my notes:

- 335 million people
- culturally diverse
- last remaining global super power

Also, Matt disappointed the class by not coming up with a rap.

North America

Today in class we discussed the 5 themes of human geography and how it relates to the North American region. Also Matt Ryan rapped his paper and it was really funny.

Some notes i took are:
- North America is a very mobile region
- our culture is spread over the world
- we have the most powerful economy
- we have an upscale population

Population and Settlement

Population and Settlement

Population and settlement is effective in the North American Region. The North American region displays how its population changed the settlement landscape to fit the needs of modern society. North Americans have always been on the move. One in every five Americans moves annually. It is not uncommon for people to migrate from place to place in North America. The most common way people move is to the west towards the setting sun. This started many years ago and is still true in present day. By 1990 more than half of North Americans moved west of the Mississippi River which is far different from colonial times.

The west is becoming more and more populated. This Growth in the west has to do with new job creation in high-technology industries and services, and the region’s scenic, recreational, and retirement amenities. The move to the interior west also can cause problems: the demand for water in the arid region continues to grow, the mix of natives and new migrants causes cultural tension, and the area’s growing political and economic power is redefining its traditional peripheral role in national affairs.

The growth of Las Vegas is an example of how things are in the west. It is one of North American’s fastest growing metropolitan areas. It has become a national and international destination resort. It gets more than 39 million visitors a year. The region’s population is home to 1.9 million people in 2007 and predictions say that the population will be 3 million residents by 2020. This threatens wildlife species and this means more water will be demanded. In 50 years Las Vegas looks like it will have major problems with crime, drug abuse, and gang violence. Migrating can be a good or bad thing.

Revised PowerPoints

Today in class we saw the revised PowerPoints on global warming.

PowerPoints

Today in class we showed our Power Points about global warming. Some students think global warming is a problem and others think it is a myth.

Global Warming Opinion

I think global warming is happening. Making laws to ban harmful things to help the earth is a good idea. I don't think this is very serious but i still want to help.

Global Warming

1. Causes
2. Effects
3. Controversies

Green house gases are the main cause for global warming. The four green house gases are Carbon Dioxide, Chlorofluorocarbons, Methane, and Nitrous Oxide.

The effects of global warming are predicted using computer models. It predicts that by 2030 the temperature will increase by 2 to 4 degrees Fahrenheit. This change in temperature can cause a major change in agricultural areas. Also, higher temperatures will cause rising sea levels.

A new poll states that only 57% of Americans think the global temperature is rising, which is a drop of 20 points compared to 3 years ago. Out of the 57% only 36% believe that human activities are behind global warming. Although many people believe global warming is a myth, Half the poll respondents support limits on greenhouse gases.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/worldnews/article-1222510/Poll-U-S-belief-global-warming-cooling-down.html

Five Factors that can influence climate

Today in class we looked at power points made by us. We learned about solar energy, global wind patterns, interaction between land and water, latitude, and global pressure systems. We took notes about this too.

Hurrican Katrina

Today in Class we Watched the video about Hurricane Katrina. We asked many questions about it that did not have a straight answer.

Global Warming

The main debate now about climate change is one of the interpretations of science. Usually the future climates are predicted using computer models but some scientists believe that there are too many variables to see the big picture. While some scientists who believe human activity is to blame for global warming are ready to outline specific actions to prevent more damage, skeptics are looking for more evidence to warrant change.




http://www.pbs.org/now/science/climatedebate.html

Catch up!

Today in class we played catch up. Some people had to make up their tests and we all checked our grades. Nothing on my power school was wrong and i had nothing to catch up on in this class so i spent my time doing some homework.

powerpoints

Some things I have learned from the power points are that wheat originated from Turkey, rice originated from China, corn originated from Central America, and sorghum originated from Ethiopia. I also learned where some domesticated animals were originally from. Another thing i learned today was that if 2 places have the same latitude then they have the same climate so many their animals and vegetation life is similar.

3 questions

What are 3 domesticated animals?
sheep
llamas
horses

What are the factors of how the different countries came to be?
geographical luck
domesticated animals

How do Papua New Guineans get there food?
the men hunt and the women gather.

Globalization test

“On my honor, I have neither given nor received unauthorized aid on this graded academic work. I am a person of integrity and I do not cheat.” Agree to this statement by typing your name here: Amy Beil

Globalization is the increasing interconnectedness of people and places through converging processes of economic , political , and cultural change. Those who are pro-globalization believe that wealth will “trickle down” from rich countries to poor countries. They also believe it will spread the benefits of new ideas and new technologies to all nations. One organization that loans money to nations so they can invest in business is the World Bank . On the other hand, those who are anti-globalization say it is not fair, because the richest 20% of the world’s people consume 86% of the world’s resources, resulting in inequalities between “haves” and “have nots.”

Use the CIA Factbook to answer the following questions: In Afghanistan the life expectancy is 44.64 years , the infant mortality rate is 151.95 deaths per 1000 live births, the literacy rate is 28.1%, and the TFR is 6.53 . In Australia the life expectancy is 81.63 , the infant mortality rate is 4.75 deaths per 1000 live births, the literacy rate is 99%, and hng “developed” or “developing” nations. Vietnam and Mexico would be considered developing nations; Japan and Canada are developed nations.

The current world population is over ____________ billion people. The number that measures how many children the average woman in a nation will bear is known as the total fertility rate , which is abbreviated as TFR . When this number is exactly 2.1 , then the population stays the same; if it’s higher, the population goes up, and if it’s lower, the population decreases. The population is growing fastest in developing nations.

A population pyramid that is shaped just like a pyramid -- wide on the bottom and narrow at the top -- shows a country whose population is growing. If it is shaped more like a vase or a soda bottle, that nation’s population is staying the same. Young people are found at the bottom of the pyramid, and men are found on the left hand side.

When discussing migration, people who are entering a country are known as immigrants, and people who are leaving a country are known as emigrants. People leave their country for many reasons. An example of a push force is unemployment, and an example of a pull force is better health services . If a nation’s net migration rate is a positive number, it means more people are leaving the country than are arriving.

STEP THREE: In a short, well-written essay, answer ONE of the following questions:

1) Some people feel very strongly in their pro-globalization opinions, while some anti-globalization advocates have different beliefs. It’s likely that the truth lies somewhere in between. What do you think is the “middle ground” in this argument? Be sure to provide evidence for your opinion.

OR 2) Explain the academic discipline of Human Geography using the five themes. How is this discipline different from the study of physical geography? In your opinion, what is the benefit of studying Human Geography?

OR 3) The demographic transition graph describes the changes in birthrates and death rates that a country experiences over time. Describe the changes that the United States has gone through by using the demographic transition diagram.

STEP FOUR: First, go to the following website and read the news story you will find there: http://www.nytimes.com/2009/09/24/world/americas/24mexico.html

Then, in a short yet brilliant essay, summarize that story by relating it to our studies of immigration in class. Try to use terms from the text and from our class discussions.

STEP FIVE: When you have finished your test, publish your post.

Essay:

I believe that the “middle ground” of globalization is that some countries will benefit but some will not. Many poor countries are only getting poorer because they are not involved with globalization. Other countries are getting richer because of globalization.

One pro for globalization is that the poor countries will catch up to the rich ones. The down side of this is that the 20% of the world’s richest people are consuming 86% of the world’s resources. As you can see the opinions about globalization are very strong but what it comes down to is that all countries will have different outcomes whether it is good or bad.

Immigration Essay:

More and more Mexicans want to migrate to the United States. They do because of pull forces like a better home life and job opportunities. Mexicans still want to move there even after being told about the hardships they could face. The interconnectedness of these two countries in intense. 4 out of 10 Mexicans said that they have relatives who live in the United States. This increases The United State’s Net Migration Rate and increases our population. Mexicans just want a better life so they migrate to the USA.

In Class

Today in class we continued to watch the video. I agree with the guy in the video.

Video

Today in class we watched a video that involved New Guini and the issue that some countries are still using methods that people used thousands of years ago and some are way more advanced.

CIA

The United States is the fourth largest nation on earth, with a population of 307, 212,123. The total fertility rate is 2.05, and the net migration rate is 4.31, resulting in a population growth rate of 0.975%, which means their population is rising slightly. The infant mortality rate is 6.26 deaths per 1000 live births, and the life expectancy is 78.11 years (75.65 for men, 80.69 for women), which means they probably have a good health care system. The literacy rate is 99%, which means they have an excellent educational system. The main language is English, spoken by 82.1% of its people, and the secondary language is Spanish, spoken by 10.7% of its people. 82% of the population lives in cities.



France is the 22 largest nation on earth, with a population of 64,057,792. The total fertility rate is 1.98, and the net migration rate is 1.48, resulting in a population growth rate of 0.549%, which means their population is growing. The infant mortality rate is 3.33 deaths per 1000 live births, and the life expectancy is 80.98 years (77.79 for men, 84.33 for women), which means they probably have a good health care system. The literacy rate is 99%, which means they have an excellent educational system. The main language is french, spoken by 100% of its people, and the secondary language is none, spoken by none of its people. 77% of the population lives in cities.



Japan is the 11 largest nation on earth, with a population of 127,078,679. The total fertility rate is 1.21, and the net migration rate is NA, resulting in a population growth rate of -0.191, which means their population is decreasing. The infant mortality rate is 2.79 deaths per 1000 live births, and the life expectancy is 82.12 years (78.8 for men, 85.62 for women), which means they probably have a good health care system. The literacy rate is 99%, which means they have an excellent educational system. The main language is Japanese, spoken by 100% of its people, and the secondary language is none, spoken by none of its people. 66% of the population lives in cities.



Niger is the 64 largest nation on earth, with a population of 15,306,252. The total fertility rate is 7.75, and the net migration rate is -.57, resulting in a population growth rate of 3.677%, which means their population is growing. The infant mortality rate is 116.6 deaths per 1000 live births, and the life expectancy is 52.6 years (51.39 for men, 53.85 for women), which means they probably have a bad health care system. The literacy rate is 28.7%, which means they have an awful educational system. The main language is french, spoken by 100% of its people, and the secondary language is none, spoken by none of its people. 16% of the population lives in cities.



Iran is the 20 largest nation on earth, with a population of 66,429,284. The total fertility rate is 1.71, and the net migration rate is -2.62, resulting in a population growth rate of .883%, which means their population is growing. The infant mortality rate is 35.78 deaths per 1000 live births, and the life expectancy is 71.78 years (69.65 for men, 72.72 for women), which means they probably have an okay health care system. The literacy rate is 77%, which means they have an bad educational system. The main language is Persian, spoken by 58% of its people, and the secondary language is Turkic, spoken by 26% of its people. 68% of the population lives in cities.



Mexico is the 12 largest nation on earth, with a population of 111,211,789. The total fertility rate is 2.34, and the net migration rate is -3.61, resulting in a population growth rate of 1.13%, which means their population is growing. The infant mortality rate is 18.42 deaths per 1000 live births, and the life expectancy is 76.06 years (73.25 for men, 79 for women), which means they probably have a good health care system. The literacy rate is 91%, which means they have an bad educational system. The main language is Spanish, spoken by 92.7% of its people, and the secondary language is indigenous languages, spoken by 5.7% of its people. 77% of the population lives in cities.



Russia is the 10 largest nation on earth, with a population of 140,041,247. The total fertility rate is 1.41, and the net migration rate is .28, resulting in a population growth rate of -.467%, which means their population is decreasing. The infant mortality rate is 10.56 deaths per 1000 live births, and the life expectancy is 66.03 years (59.33 for men, 73.14 for women), which means they probably have a bad health care system. The literacy rate is 99.4%, which means they have a good educational system. The main language is Russian, spoken by 100% of its people, and the secondary language is none, spoken by none of its people. 73% of the population lives in cities.

Assignment

Getting Out the Anti-Globalization Message

( New York Times)

http://thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/09/24/getting-out-the-anti-globalization-message/?scp=1&sq=globalization &st=cse

In Pittsburgh People have be protesting for anti-globalization. The G-20 economic summit is taking place there and Barack Obama is the host. Protesters have put together short videos highlighting their gripes with the global financial system. Some videos have documented abuse and there might be later legal action. Organizers have complained about being harassed by these protesters and have set up their own legal help hotline.

Living longer: the aging population

(BBC)
http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/news/2009/08/090812_age_wt_sl.shtml

In 2040 the World's population over 60 will go up to two billion people. For the first time ever, there will be more people over 60 than under 15 in the next 30 years. Aubrey de Gray says that we could very well stop aging all together but that we just haven't grasped it yet. More than 10% of the Danish population joined DaneAge. The organization is forcing major political parties to adopt more pro- elderly policies. Many elderly people are in poverty, abandoned, and ignored by society and children. Japan has the oldest population in the world.

Birthrate, age of mothers on the rise in Canada.

( Google News)
http://www.canada.com/life/parenting/Birthrate+mothers+rise+Canada/2028033/story.html


The number of births in Canada is increasing. In 2007 women gave birth to 367,864 babies which is 13,247 more than 2006. It was the highest number of babies born since 1995. Women aged 30 and over were the main contributers to the increase. In Alberta, Ontario, Quebec and British Columbia there was a 83 per cent of the total increase in births.The Saskatchewan women had the highest fertility rate at 2. 03 per cent, while Newfoundland and Labrador had the lowest fertility rate at 1. 46 per cent.

Migration

Today in class we read about Migration patterns.

Migrants are migrating from their own country and going to another country. People are migrating for push, pull, and informational networks factors. Some are a better job, their country is in a war, or they know people who migrated.
REFUGEE- A person who flees his or her country because of a well- rounded fear of persecution based on race, ethnicity, religion, ideology, or political affiliation.
NET MIGRATION RATE- The amount of immigration and emigration

NMR of USA- 3.52
NMR of Canada- 6.02
NMR of Mexico- -2.65

most of my ancestors are from Italy and Germany

The Demographic Transition

As a country grows through industrialization, its population moves through four stages known as the Demographic Transition. Stage 1 is characterized by both high birthrates and death rates, leading to a very slow rate of natural increase. In stage 2 death rates fall and birth rates remain high which produces a rapid rise in RNI. In stage 3 people become aware of the advantages of having smaller families in an urban and industrial setting. Finally, in stage 4, a combination of low death rates and low birthrates results in a very low RNI.

Population Pyramids

Today we learned about TFR which stands for Total Fertility Rate. It means The average number of children that would be born per woman if all women lived to the end of their childbearing years and bore children according to a given set of age-specific fertility rates. We also talked about the three components that affects a country's population. They are Birth rate, Death Rate, and the amount of immigrants and emigrants.

Population Pyramid of Russia

In Russia, from 55 and older there are more women then men and every age below that it seems pretty even. From ages 20 to 50 there are a lot of people but below 20 years old, the amount of people is considerably low. In 20 years the girls still dominate. This time at almost all ages. the amount of people below 20 years of age is still low compared to other ages. The TFR for 2009 is 1.4.










Nigeria is a developing country, and as you can see the population pyramid is very different. The TFR for 2009 is 4.9.

Did you know?

Today in class we watched the Did You Know youtube video. We learned about the world's population and how that adapt to new technology. I think it is a little weird that 4 year olds are already on the computer. I also think that in order to be successful in this century, you must know how to use this technology.

today in class

Today in class we took a quiz and discussed population pyramids

globalization

Today in class we discussed the pros and cons of globalization. Anti-globalizers believe that the poor countries will get left behind in globalization. Pro-globalizers think that if every one gets on board the rich and poor countries will even out.

Pro Globalization

Pro globalizers strongly support the large multinational organizations that provide the flow of goods and capital across international boundaries. The three main organizations are the World Bank, the International Monetary Fund, and the World Trade organizations. The world bank makes loans to poor countries so they can invest in developing. The IMF makes short term loans, this can be used if a country needs to make a payment. The WTO reduces trade barriers between countries and to help with money.

Identifying World Regionsb

1. North America - J

2. Latin America - D

3. The Caribbean - L

4. Sub-Saharan Africa - G

5. Southwest Asia and North Africa (The Middle East) - I

6. Europe - C

7. The Russian Domain - E

8. Central Asia - F

9. East Asia - H

10. South Asia - B

11. Southeast Asia - K

12. Australia and Oceania - A/M

1. United States-North America
2. France- Europe
3. Iraq-North Africa/Southwest Asia
4. China-East Asia
5. Saudi Arabia- North Africa/Southwest Asia
6. Haiti- The Caribbean
7. India- South Asia
8. Japan- East Asia
9. Venezuela- Latin America
10. Iran- North Africa/Southwest Asia
11. Russia- The Russian Domain
12. The United Kingdom- Europe
13. Israel- North Africa/Southwest Asia
14. Germany- Europe
15. Tibet- East Asia
16. Afghanistan- Central Asia
17. Brazil- Latin America
18. North Korea- East Asia
19. Egypt- North Africa/Southwest Asia
20. Kenya- Sub-Saharan Africa
21. Pakistan- South Asia
22. Vietnam- Southeast Asia
23. Mexico- Latin America
24. Cuba- The Caribbean

Sources: Google Maps, Diversity Amid Globalization