APHG Population Density and Distribtution

demography

study of human populations

population density

number of people per unit of area

population distribution

pattern where people live

economic factors impacting population distribution

level of development, infrastructure, employment opportunities, availability of natural resources

social factors impacting population distribution

crime rates and safety, religious sites, persecution, culture and history

political factors impacting population distribution

public services, war and conflict, government installations

environmental factors impacting population distribution

natural features, climate, fertile and infertile land

economic impacts of population density

availability of workers, declining economic growth, uneven development

social impacts of population density

cultural intolerance, housing availability, public transportation

political impacts of population density

provision of services, need for new laws, political movements

environmental impacts of population density

carrying capacity, loss of habitats, pollution

What is an example of a place with a high population density, but not much diversity?

Japan

How come places with a low population density have less conflict?

There are fewer people, so there is a lack of human contact.

Where does change mostly begin and why?

In cities, because they are more populated and have more diversity, leading to new thoughts and ideas.

What is carrying capacity?

The largest number of people that an environment can support.