Consequences of Population Distribution (48-50)

The density and distribution of populations have what ramifications?

Environmental, economic, social and political

Ain the US does population distribution and density affect politics?

The US house of representatives allocates representatives based on the states population and political boundaries like congressional districts are often drawn and divided based on population

Do non democratic countries still value dense populations similar to democratic ones?>

Yes, denser pops lead to more economic and cultural influence which increases the priority for government resources and services

How many states gained 2 seats in The House of Representatives from 2010 to 2020?

1

What state gained 2 seats in The House of Representatives from 2010 to 2020?

Texas

How many states gained 1 seat in The House of Representatives from 2010 to 2020?

5

How many states lost 1 seat in The House of Representatives from 2010 to 2020?

7

How many states were unchanged in The House of Representatives from 2010 to 2020?

37

What states gained 1 seat in The House of Representatives from 2010 to 2020?

Oregon, Montana, Colorado, North carolina and Florida

What states lost 1 seat in The House of Representatives from 2010 to 2020?

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

How many representatives did Texas have in The House of Representatives in 2020?

38

How many representatives did California have have in The House of Representatives in 2020?

52

How many representatives did Florida have in The House of Representatives in 2020?

28

How many representatives did New York have in the house of representatives in 2020?

26

Developing countries typically have older or younger populations? Why?

Younger because a high birth rate helps families grow and survive

What do greater younger pops push in terms of government policies?

For prioritization in education, childcare, and entry-level jobs

What do greater elder populations push for in terms of government policies?

Healthcare and retirement benefits

What country is noted for having a younger population? What is crucial as a result?

Sudan; Maternal assistance

What country is noted for having an aging population? As a result what is a more likely focus there?

Germany; They are more likely to focus on ensuring adequate pensions for seniors

What economic impact do population density and distribution have an on an area?

They impact job availability, industrial development and economic priorities

Population composition impacts labor __________ affecting what types of _________ areppossible

Productivty; production

Larger populations allow what in terms of an economy?

More varied labor pool and more economic output and a wider range of urban and industrial developments like larger cities, more productive factors and improved diffusion of cultural and technological elements

Urban centers generate opportunities for jobs encouraging ________ and ________-________ migration

Immigration and rural-urban

Urban centers increase the development of ________ technologies like _______ paths, ________ networks and ________ ssytems

Transportation; bike;train;subway

Dense population areas increase the possible of alternative energy sources like what>

Solar, hydropower, wind

Dense population areas increase the possibility of alternative energy usage but have what adverse effect?

They increase dependency on nonrenewable resources

What regions of the world are notable for having mass population movement to urban centers and rapid economic development?

Africa and Asia

Where is the Arch of Goodwill?

Chinatown of Manila, Philippines

What country is Manila in?

Philippines

The arch of goodwill reflects what?

Relocation and stimulus diffusion in an ethnic encalve

What notable ethnic enclave is there in manilla?

There is a chiantown featuring an arch of goodwill

What are ethnic encalves?

When immigrants who's are an ethnic or cultural identity live in a densely populated center

Dense population centers are more likely to experience ________ as cultural features intersect

syncretism

What is the dependency ratio?

The ratio of pop who are too old or young to support themslves relative to the working age population

How is the dependency ratio typically showed?

n:100 where n is the dependent population

What is is age structure?

A diagram which displays how population is distributed across age groups

What does a greater population of younger dependents mean for the future?

Greater labor productivity

How does a greater population of younger dependents impact the present?

Greater current economic need

What do aging dependents signify?

Past productivity but current economic strain on nationalized healthcare, senior residential options, and government economic aid

What are 2 examples of government serviuces which are provided in the US?

Medicare and social security

What countries are noted for having pronativist policies?

Japan, Russia and South korea

What are examples of pronatalist policies?

Tax and cash benefits and favorable maternal and child healthcare policies

What is carrying capacity?

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

Greater population density and excessive use of resources can generate more what?

Environmental impacts and deplete and degeneate land, forests and water

What are greenhouse gases?

Atmospheric components that trap heat that radiates from Earth's surface

What population clusters are noted for a high concentration of global greenhouse gas emissions??

Tokyo in japan, Shanghai in China, Seoul in South Korea, Houston, Texas, and NYC

Generally humans avoid settlements in areas devoid of what? Give examples

Resources, including deserts with little vegetation or water, steep mountain areas, impenetrable forests and barren polar regions

Greenhouse gas emissions include what?

CO2, Methane and NOx from all sources including land change

What are greenhouse gas emissions measured in?

Tonnes of CO2 equivalents over 100 year timescale

What was the US’ contribution to greenhouse gas emissions in 2022?

3 billion-10 billion tonnes

What was India’s expected contribution to global greenhouse gas emissions in 2022?

3 billion-10 billion tonnes

What 3 countries are the only ones that exceeded 3 billion+ tonnes of global greenhouse gas emissions in 2022?

USA, India, And china

How many tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions did CHina contribute to global emissions in 2022?

10 billion tonnes +

What was Russia and Brazil's expected contribution to global greenhouse gas emissions in 2022?

1billion-3billion tones

What was Mexico, Canada, and australia’s expected contribution to global greenhouse gas emissions in 2022?

300 million -1billion tonnes

What is the physiological density of the US< Canada, Russia and Australia?

Below 250 persons per square km of arable land

What is the physiological density of Mexico, and Brazil ?

250-499 persons per square km of arable land

What is the physiological density of China, India, and the Phillippenes?

500-999 persons per square km of arable land

What is the physiological density of Japan?

Above 1000 persons per square km of arable land