Population Distribution - AP Human Geography
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Which region generally has low population density due to climate?
Which region generally has low population density due to climate?
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Deserts. Harsh climate limits human settlement.
Deserts. Harsh climate limits human settlement.
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What is a key characteristic of a post-industrial society impacting population distribution?
What is a key characteristic of a post-industrial society impacting population distribution?
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Service sector dominance. Services concentrate in urban centers.
Service sector dominance. Services concentrate in urban centers.
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What is carrying capacity?
What is carrying capacity?
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Maximum population an area can sustain. Environmental limit on population growth.
Maximum population an area can sustain. Environmental limit on population growth.
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What role does technology play in population distribution?
What role does technology play in population distribution?
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Facilitates dense populations in harsh climates. Technology overcomes natural limitations.
Facilitates dense populations in harsh climates. Technology overcomes natural limitations.
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Name a social factor affecting population distribution.
Name a social factor affecting population distribution.
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Cultural preferences. Social values influence settlement choices.
Cultural preferences. Social values influence settlement choices.
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What is the relationship between population distribution and economic development?
What is the relationship between population distribution and economic development?
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Economic hubs attract higher populations. Wealth creates jobs attracting migrants.
Economic hubs attract higher populations. Wealth creates jobs attracting migrants.
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Which factor often leads to rural depopulation?
Which factor often leads to rural depopulation?
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Lack of employment opportunities. Economic decline drives outmigration.
Lack of employment opportunities. Economic decline drives outmigration.
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Identify a region known for high population density.
Identify a region known for high population density.
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East Asia. China, Japan have very dense populations.
East Asia. China, Japan have very dense populations.
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Describe the term 'population density'.
Describe the term 'population density'.
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Number of people per unit area of land. Measures crowding or spacing of people.
Number of people per unit area of land. Measures crowding or spacing of people.
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What is demographic transition?
What is demographic transition?
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Shift from high birth/death rates to low rates. Society transitions from high to low growth.
Shift from high birth/death rates to low rates. Society transitions from high to low growth.
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Identify a health factor affecting population distribution.
Identify a health factor affecting population distribution.
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Access to healthcare. Medical services attract population settlement.
Access to healthcare. Medical services attract population settlement.
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What does the term 'overpopulation' imply?
What does the term 'overpopulation' imply?
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Population exceeds resource availability. Resources cannot support current population.
Population exceeds resource availability. Resources cannot support current population.
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Identify a region known for high population density.
Identify a region known for high population density.
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East Asia. China, Japan have very dense populations.
East Asia. China, Japan have very dense populations.
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What is carrying capacity?
What is carrying capacity?
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Maximum population an area can sustain. Environmental limit on population growth.
Maximum population an area can sustain. Environmental limit on population growth.
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How does cultural diversity affect population distribution?
How does cultural diversity affect population distribution?
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Multicultural areas may attract diverse populations. Variety appeals to different cultural groups.
Multicultural areas may attract diverse populations. Variety appeals to different cultural groups.
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What is demographic transition?
What is demographic transition?
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Shift from high birth/death rates to low rates. Society transitions from high to low growth.
Shift from high birth/death rates to low rates. Society transitions from high to low growth.
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Which human activity influences population distribution by changing the environment?
Which human activity influences population distribution by changing the environment?
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Agriculture. Farming creates permanent settlements.
Agriculture. Farming creates permanent settlements.
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What is net migration?
What is net migration?
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Difference between immigration and emigration. Measures population change from migration.
Difference between immigration and emigration. Measures population change from migration.
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Define the term 'megalopolis'.
Define the term 'megalopolis'.
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A large, densely populated urban area. Multiple cities merged into one region.
A large, densely populated urban area. Multiple cities merged into one region.
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Identify a demographic factor affecting population distribution.
Identify a demographic factor affecting population distribution.
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Age distribution. Different age groups prefer different locations.
Age distribution. Different age groups prefer different locations.
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What is the impact of education on population distribution?
What is the impact of education on population distribution?
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Education centers attract students and families. Schools and universities draw residents.
Education centers attract students and families. Schools and universities draw residents.
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What is the effect of infrastructure on population distribution?
What is the effect of infrastructure on population distribution?
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Enhances accessibility and attracts people. Roads, utilities improve area appeal.
Enhances accessibility and attracts people. Roads, utilities improve area appeal.
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Which economic factor most directly affects population distribution?
Which economic factor most directly affects population distribution?
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Employment opportunities. Jobs determine where people can live.
Employment opportunities. Jobs determine where people can live.
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Which natural disaster can significantly alter population distribution?
Which natural disaster can significantly alter population distribution?
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Earthquake. Forces population displacement and resettlement.
Earthquake. Forces population displacement and resettlement.
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How does government policy influence population distribution?
How does government policy influence population distribution?
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Incentives for settlement in specific areas. Policies can encourage or discourage settlement.
Incentives for settlement in specific areas. Policies can encourage or discourage settlement.
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What is the arithmetic population density formula?
What is the arithmetic population density formula?
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$\frac{\text{Total population}}{\text{Total land area}}$. Basic density calculation dividing people by total area.
$\frac{\text{Total population}}{\text{Total land area}}$. Basic density calculation dividing people by total area.
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Identify a consequence of high population density.
Identify a consequence of high population density.
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Increased pressure on resources. More people compete for limited resources.
Increased pressure on resources. More people compete for limited resources.
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Which term describes movement of people from rural to urban areas?
Which term describes movement of people from rural to urban areas?
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Urbanization. Migration pattern concentrating population in cities.
Urbanization. Migration pattern concentrating population in cities.
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Which factor can cause uneven population distribution globally?
Which factor can cause uneven population distribution globally?
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Climate. Temperature and precipitation affect habitability.
Climate. Temperature and precipitation affect habitability.
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How does population distribution affect political boundaries?
How does population distribution affect political boundaries?
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Influences representation and resource allocation. Population patterns shape governance needs.
Influences representation and resource allocation. Population patterns shape governance needs.
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