AP Human Geography Population and Migration Unit Population Clusters AP Human Geography Population and Migration Unit

For today, 09/23 Pick up a “Population Clusters Map.” On the back, explain why you think the shapes on the map above are weird.

Think about: (1.) Difficulty of true numbers (2.) Wealth (3.) Asia

Population Clusters Major Clusters (1.) East Asia (2.) South Asia (3.) Southeast Asia (4.) Europe Minor Clusters (1.) Eastern North America (2.) Western Africa

Population Clusters Characteristics East Asia: nearly ¼ of world population Includes Eastern China, Japan, Korean Peninsula, and Taiwan China: east vs. west population disparity South Asia: nearly ¼ of world population India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka Highest concentrations along Indus and Ganges rivers Southeast Asia Includes Indochina and islands that lie between Pacific and Indian Oceans Largest concentrations on island of Java (Indonesia), Philippines, and along river valleys Europe: 40+ countries Largest concentrations are near major rivers and capital cities

Ecumene: portion of Earth occupied by permanent human settlement Humans avoid places that are too: (1.) Dry (2.) Wet (3.) Cold (4.) High

Your Assignments: (1.) Population Clusters Map - Label the countries and shade in the regions (Europe = label W.E.) (2.) DEEDs words for tomorrow (1.) population density (4.) demographics (2.) physiological density (5.) overpopulation (3.) agricultural density (3.) Read and take notes over Rubensteamy’s Ch.2, KI 1, pages 51-53