2.1-2.2 Population Distribution and Density Factors

Ecumene

The habitable areas of the world.

Carrying Capacity

The maximum population size that can be supported by the available resources without damaging the environment or using natural resources unsustainably.

Arithmetic Density=

Total Population/ land area (sq. mi)

Rural Areas

A dispersed population and fewer facilities.

Urbanization

The process of population concentration in cities due to manufacturing, industrialization, and economic opportunities.

Uneven population

resulted from uneven development

Redistricting

The process of redrawing electoral district boundaries after the Census every 10 years to ensure equal representation in government.

Competition for Jobs

The rivalry among individuals or groups for employment opportunities within a specific area.

Tertiary Activities

Economic activities related to services rather than goods production, often concentrated in urban areas.

Arable Land

Land suitable for growing crops.

Electoral Districts

have to be roughly equal in population size

High Population Density=

Pressures on the arable land, water, resources, and food supply

Social Services & Infrastructure

Services and facilities such as housing, jobs, water, sanitation, medical care, and transportation that are impacted by population density.

Lower Wages

Reduced levels of payment for work, often associated with dispersed populations and limited access to services.

people dont settle in the 5 too’s

too hot, cold, wet, hilly, and dry

people are likely to settle in

low elevation, fertile soil, temperate climates, near a body of water

Physiological =

Total population/Arable land (sq. mi)

Agricultural =

Farmers/ Arable land (sq. mi)

what facotors influence the distribution of population

• Job opportunities

• Access to Natural Resources

High LDCs

• low level of technology

• farming by hand= farmers

• low output

Low MDCs

• high levels of mechanization

• less farmers but more output

what factors influence the distribution of population social/cultural and Political

• Housing availability

• Safety

• Access to transportation

• A feeling of belonging

• community