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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.
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