Population Density and Distribution

These flashcards cover key vocabulary and definitions related to population density and distribution, based on the lecture notes provided.

Population density

The number of people in relation to the space that they occupy.

Crude Density (Arithmetic Density)

The total number of people divided by the total land area.

Nutritional Density

A ratio between the total population and the amount of land under cultivation in a given unit of area.

Agricultural Density

The number of farmers per unit of arable land or farmland.

Population Distribution

The way in which people are spread across a given area.

High Density

Areas with a large number of people per unit area.

Low Density

Areas with a small number of people per unit area.

Factors affecting population distribution

Physical and human factors that influence where people live.

Economic Factors

Influences stemming from economic conditions such as industry and tourism.

Political Factors

Government policies and investments that affect population distribution.

Physical Relief

Geographical features that influence population density, such as plains and mountains.

Environmental Degradation

The deterioration of the environment through depletion of resources.

Impacts of High Density

Consequences of high population densities, including pressure on resources and infrastructure.

Impacts of Low Density

Challenges associated with low population densities, such as limited labor force and high service costs.

Migration/Remittances

Movement of people and the money they send back home, which can influence population dynamics.