AP Human Geography: Population Distribution & Density

Flashcards covering key vocabulary terms related to population distribution and density in AP Human Geography.

Population Distribution

The arrangement of people across the earth's surface.

Population Density

The number of people living per unit of area, often expressed as people per square kilometer.

Arithmetic Density

The total population divided by the total land area.

Physiological Density

The number of people per unit area of arable land.

Agricultural Density

The ratio of the number of farmers to the amount of arable land.

Pull Factors

Positive conditions or attributes that encourage people to move to a specific area.

Push Factors

Negative conditions or attributes that drive people away from a particular area.

Site Factors

The physical characteristics of a place, such as its location and natural resources.

Situation Factors

The location of a place relative to other places and human activities.

Population Regions

Areas identified by high population concentrations; includes region examples like East Asia, South Asia, Europe, and North America.