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Population density
is the number of people living per unit of an area, usually per
square kilometer
or
square mile
.
Population distribution
refers to the spread or arrangement of people across a given
area
.
Demographics
The study of the characteristics of a
population
Migration
The movement of people from one place to another
Birth rate
The number of live births per
1,000
people in a population
Population growth rate
The rate at which a population is
increasing
or decreasing
What does
population distribution
refer to?
It refers to the way people are spread across a
given
area.
How can
population distribution
be characterized?
It can be characterized as
even
or
uneven
.
What factors influence
population distribution
?
Both
physical
and
human
factors influence population distribution.
What are some reasons
population distribution
can change over time?
Migration
,
birth rates
, and
death rates
can change population distribution.
In which areas is the population more densely distributed in the
UK
?
In urban areas like
London
and
Manchester
.
What are the
physical factors
affecting population distribution?
Climate
,
terrain
,
water availability
, and
natural resources
.
What are the
human factors
affecting population distribution?
Economic opportunities
,
infrastructure
,
political factors
, and
historical factors
.
What is
population density
?
It is a measure of the
number
of people living in a
given
area.
How is
population density
calculated?
Population density =
Total population
÷
Total land area
.
If City A has a population of
250,000
and an area of
100
square kilometers, what is its
population density
?
2
,
500
people per square kilometer
2,500 \text{ people per square kilometer}
2
,
500
people per square kilometer
If
Town X
has a population of
50,000
and an area of
25 square kilometers
, what is its
population density
?
2
,
000
people per square kilometer
2,000 \text{ people per square kilometer}
2
,
000
people per square kilometer
What is
migration
?
Migration is the movement of people from one place to another with the intention of settling.
What are
pull factors
in
migration
?
Reasons for moving to a new area, such as better
job opportunities
or safety.
What are some potential impacts of
migration
on origin areas?
Loss of
skilled workers
, changes in family structure, and
aging population
.
What is the difference between
immigration
and
emigration
?
Immigration is moving into a new country, while emigration is leaving one's country.
What are the social impacts of
migration
on destination areas?
Cultural diversity
and potential
integration challenges
.
What are the economic impacts of
migration
on
origin areas
?
Loss of skilled workers and
remittances
.
What are the environmental impacts of
migration
on destination areas?
Increased
urbanization
and strain on
infrastructure
.
How can
migration
affect the
demographic
structure of origin areas?
It can lead to an
aging population
and
gender imbalances
.
What is the significance of
remittances
in migration?
Remittances are money sent back by
migrants
to their home country, impacting the economy.
What is the relationship between
migration
and
urbanization
?
Migration often leads to increased urbanization as people move to cities for opportunities.
How do push and
pull factors
interact in
migration decisions
?
Push factors
drive people away from their origin, while pull factors attract them to a new destination.
How does
terrain
influence
population distribution
?
Flat lands
are often more populated than
mountainous
areas.
What role does
climate
play in
population distribution
?
Extreme
climates tend to deter population settlement.
Why is
water availability
important for
population distribution
?
Populations tend to cluster near water sources for
survival
and agriculture.
How do
economic opportunities
affect
population distribution
?
Areas with more jobs and business
prospects
attract larger populations.
What is the impact of
political factors
on population distribution?
Government
policies can influence where people choose to live.
How do
historical factors
shape
population distribution
?
Past events
can influence current distribution patterns.
What is the significance of
urban areas
in population distribution?
Urban areas typically have higher
population densities
due to
economic opportunities
.
How does
migration
affect the
age structure
of destination areas?
Migration can lead to
population growth
and changes in the age structure.
What is the significance of understanding
migration patterns
in geography?
Understanding migration patterns helps in planning and resource allocation in both
origin
and
destination
areas.
How does
migration
affect resource allocation in
destination areas
?
Increased migration can lead to competition for
resources
and strain on infrastructure.
What is the relationship between
migration
and economic growth in destination areas?
Migration can contribute to economic growth by increasing the
labor force
.
How can
migration
lead to social tensions in
destination areas
?
Social tensions can arise from
cultural differences
and competition for jobs.
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