Population Density & Distribution An introduction, exploration and application
Population Density Worksheet Lesson resources
DENSITY vs. DISTRIBUTION # of people/km2 Total population/total land area pattern of where people live
DENSITY vs. DISTRIBUTION What factors impact how many people share one space? What might cause… …an increase in density? …a decrease ? (think indicators of development) What factors impact where a population is located within a physical region? Density: Size of total population Total area of physical space shared Distribution: Proximity to water (rivers, oceans) Along major trade/transportation routes In areas with temperate climate Proximity to natural resources
Arithmetic Physiologic Population density
Arithmetic population density APD = average # of people /unit of land APD = Total Population Total Land Area Arithmetic population density
physiologic population density PPD = average # of people/unit of arable land ***Arable: land suitable for agricultural use PPD = Total Population Total Cultivated Area physiologic population density
CANADA at NIGHT
Source: StatsCan/Atlas of Canada
EXPLORATION & APPLICATION Complete worksheet with 1-2 partners All calculations on worksheet All answers on looseleaf Answers on computer printed to pass in