North American Demographics and Immigration Dynamics Flashcards (20 cards)

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1Question

Higher Education — key institutions?

Answer

Universities and colleges.

2Question

US Education Funding — per student?

Answer

Approximately $15,591 in 2021–22.

3Question

Median Age — trend?

Answer

Rising, indicating aging populations.

4Question

Canadian Population — size in 2025?

Answer

Approximately 41.6 million.

5Question

Immigration Patterns — main origins?

Answer

India, China, Philippines, Latin America, Asia.

6Question

Family Structures — evolving?

Answer

More common-law, single-parent, multigenerational households.

7Question

Family — traditional?

Answer

Nuclear family (parents and children).

8Question

Family Structures — impact?

Answer

Affects social policies, housing, healthcare.

9Question

Immigrant Employment — sectors?

Answer

Construction, agriculture, hospitality, services.

10Question

US Population — trends?

Answer

Aging, diversifying, declining fertility.

11Question

School Organization — managed by?

Answer

Federal, state, and local authorities.

12Question

US Population — projected 2050?

Answer

About 380 million.

13Question

Canadian Immigration — policy type?

Answer

Open, structured pathways like Express Entry.

14Question

Canadian Immigration — focus?

Answer

Skilled workers, refugees, family reunification.

15Question

Immigration — primary driver?

Answer

Major influence on demographic growth.

16Question

Immigration — legal vs illegal?

Answer

Authorized vs unauthorized residence and work.

17Question

US Population — growth source?

Answer

Natural increase and immigration.

18Question

School Levels — organization?

Answer

Pre-K, elementary, secondary, post-secondary.

19Question

Fertility Rate — replacement level?

Answer

2.1 children per woman.

20Question

Canadian Immigration — target?

Answer

Around 435,500 immigrants annually (2025).

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North American Demographics and Immigration Dynamics Flashcards (20 Cards)