Consequences of population distribution

What political factors are highly impacted by population distribution?

Representation and resource allocation

What areas typically have greater access to political representation: Densely populated or sparsely populated?

Densely populated

How is political representation in the United States government impacted by population density?

In the House of Representatives, a state is given representatives based on its population

In the US, boundaries such as congressional districts are often drawn based on….

Population

How can population distribution impact the government outside of democratic systems?

Densely populated areas have more economic and cultural influence, making them a bigger priority for government resources and service

What US State has the MOST seats in the HOR?

California

What states gained one seat in the HOR in 2020?

Oregon, Montana, Colorado, North Carolina, and Florida

What state gained two seats in the HOR in 2020?

Texas

What states lost a seat in the HOR in 2020?

California, Illinois, Michigan, Ohio, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, and New York

As of 2020, how many representatives are in the HOR?

435

What states have only one representative in the HOR?

Alaska, Wyoming, North and South Dakota, Vermont, and Delaware

What states have two representatives in the HOR?

Hawaii, Rhode Island, Maine, New Hampshire, and Idaho

What states have 3 representatives in the HOR?

New Mexico and Nebraska

What states have 4 representatives in the HOR?

Nevada, Utah, Kansas, Iowa, Arizona, and Mississippi

What states have 5 representatives in the HOR?

Oklahoma and Conneticut

What states have 6 representatives in the HOR?

Louisiana and Kentucky

What states have 7 representatives in the HOR?

Alabama and South Carolina

What states have 8 representatives in the HOR?

Minnesota, Montana, Wisconsin, and Maryland

What states have 9 representatives in the HOR?

Arizona, Indiana, Tennessee, and Massachusetts

How many representatives in the HOR does Washington have?

10

How many representatives in the HOR does Virginia have?

11

How many representatives in the HOR does New Jersey have?

12

How many representatives in the HOR does Michigan have?

13

How many representatives in the HOR does Ohio have?

15

What states have 17 representatives in the HOR?

Illinois and Pennsylvania

How many representatives in the HOR does North Carolina have?

14

How many representatives in the HOR does New York have?

26

How many representatives in the HOR does Texas have?

38

How many representatives in the HOR does California have?

52

How many representatives in the HOR does Florida have?

28

What countries typically have younger populations?

Developing

Why do developing countries have younger populations?

A high birth rate helps families grow and survive

A younger population means governments will likely improve…

Education, childcare, and entry-level jobs

A government with an older population will likely prioritize…

Healthcare and retirement benefits

Sudan has a (younger/older) population

Younger

Germany has a (younger/older) population

Older

A government whose country is undergoing urbanization will likely promote…

Infrastructure, public transport, and better housing access

What determines an area’s labor productivity?

The composition of an area’s population

Why does a larger population increase opportunities for greater economic output and urban or industrial developments?

It has a more varied labor pool

What urban and industrial developments can a large population encourage?

Larger cities, better factories, and cultural and technological diffusion

What is rural-urban migration/

The migration of people from rural areas to urban centers

True or False: Higher population densities increase the use of alternative energy sources

True

What areas have recently seen mass rural-urban migration and economic development?

Regions of Asia and Africa

How can greater population density effect how people live?

Increasing access to healthcare, more skilled job opportunities, and offer greater diversity

What is an ethnic enclave?

A densely populated center made up of one ethnicity or cultural identity

What does the Arch of Goodwill in Manila, Philippines reflect?

Relocation and stimulus diffusion in an ethnic enclave

What is the dependency ratio?

The ratio of people to young/old to support themselves to the working age population

What is the dependency ratio mathematically?

n:100

What does an age structure do

Display how a population is distributed across age groups

What is a benefit and drawback of a population with many young dependents?

It creates future economic growth but creates immediate economic need

How do aging dependents strain the economy?

On nationalized healthcare service, senior residential options, and government economic aid

What countries have offered incentives in an attempt to increase their population’s growth rate?

South Korea, Japan, and Russia

What is carrying capacity?

The maximum population a place’s natural resources can support sustainably

What are some examples of environmental issues linked to high population density?

Depletion of natural resources, greenhouse gas emissions, and chemical and sewage leakage.

What are greenhouse gases?

Gases that trap heat

What urban population clusters emit high amounts of greenhouse gases?

Shanghai in China, Tokyo in Japan, Seoul in South Korea, and NYC and Houston, Texas in the USA

Humans often avoid settling in areas with sparse resources, such as..

Deserts, steep mountains, impenetrable rainforests, and polar regions

What nation emits the MOST greenhouse gases, and what is the approximate number?

China, 10+ billion tons

About how many billion tons of greenhouse gases do India and the USA emit

3-10