Understanding Birth, Fertility, and Demographics
Birth and Fertility Rates
The birth rate is the number of births in a population in a specific period. It is measured using the crude birth rate (CBR). The world birth rate is now 20 per 1,000 (‰), but the figure varies according to a country’s level of development. The total fertility rate (TFR) is an estimate of the average number of children that a woman has during her lifetime (age 15-49). A minimum of 2.1 children per woman allows generational replacement to take place. But in developed
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Population distribution refers to where people live.
Although environmental conditions influence, there is no one “best” climate and the proof is that most people live in South-East Asia, which has a monsoonal climate with hot, wet seasons and hot, dry seasons. The key to explaining population distribution is the ability to support–i.E. Feed- a population.
Areas with resources can feed people; those without, cannot. Other humanfactors as political, economic or even historical are also important.
Understanding State Organization, Governance, and the Spanish Territory
1.0 What is a State?
A state is a set of institutions created to organize the lives and activities of the people who live in the same territory and are governed by the same laws, under the same authority.
1.1 How is the State Organized?
- People (have rights and duties)
- Territory (it’s defined by borders)
- Authority (power)
1.2 How are State Territories Usually Separated?
States are associated with the territory they run and govern. State territories are normally defined by borders that separate them from
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Place
Place refers to any site where societies interact with each other and the physical environment over time.
Region / Geographical Space
A region is an area defined by physical, political, or cultural criteria. It is dynamic and can change over time.
Interaction: Place – Region – Landscape – Population – Human Societies – Culture
Place, region, landscape, population, human societies, and culture are all interconnected and influence each other.
Other Phenomena
Other phenomena that influence human geography
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The Ancient Regime in Crisis
The Ancient Regime (AR) was the principal economic, social, and political system in Europe in the 18th century. It was characterized by absolute monarchy, a society based on the privileges of a minority, and an agrarian and manorial economy.
An Agrarian and Manorial Economy
The economy of the AR was mainly rural. Land was entailed and concentrated in the hands of the nobility and the Church. Manorialism, which had replaced feudalism, remained powerful in the countryside.
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Agrarian Space
Agrarian space refers to the land where agricultural activities are undertaken.
Rural Space
Rural space encompasses non-urban areas utilized for agrarian activities, among others.
Agriculture
Agriculture involves cultivating the soil and growing crops to obtain food and raw materials. It includes preparing plant products for human consumption and distributing them to markets.
Livestock Farming
Livestock farming involves raising domesticated animals in an agricultural setting to produce commodities
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