Unit 3 vocab 1-15

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Population Distribution

the pattern of human settlement

Population Density

a measure of the average population per square mile or km of an area

Physical Factors influencing Population Distribution

mid-latitudes, low-lying areas, other factors

Mid-Latitudes

regions between 30 and 60 degrees, North and South of equator

Low-lying Areas

Close to oceans

Other Factors

near water; coastal

Human Factors Influencing Population Distribution

political decisions, trade routes, safety, family

Arithmetic Population density

ratio of a regions population by the total area

Physiological population density

ratio of a region’s population by the amount of arable land

Arable land

land suitable for growing crops

Agricultural population density

ratio of the number of farmers to the area of arable land in a region

Redistricting

the process of redrawing electoral district boundaries to reflect changes in population

Infrastructure

the facilities and structures that allow people to carry out their typical activities

Carrying capacity

the number of people a region can support without damaging the government

Population Composition

the markup of ages and sexes in a population

Population pyramid

type of graph used to study population

Baby boom

significantly increased birth rates

Baby bust

follows the baby boom with lowered birth rates

Potential Workforce

the group expected to be a society’s workforce