Chapter 17

• Define various demographic measures and make distinctions between their usages.
• Recognize key demographics for a given region or country and make generalizations about the region based on the data.
• Summarize changes in population growth historically and illustrate how future population growth trends may occur.
• Restate the theory of the first demographic transition and assess its value in making future population predictions.
• Explain theories of urbanization, urbanism, and other urban phenomena and trends.
• Discuss the importance of environmental studies and draw connections between population, urbanization, globalization, and the environment.