Sparse and densely populated areas Lots of people per Km². Sparsely populated Few people per Km². 2 per Km² 11 per Km²

Population Distribution and Density What is the main distribution of the world’s population? Why are some parts of the world more densely populated than others?

Key Terms Population distribution – the spread of the population, where people live. Population density – the number of people per km squared. Densely populated – an area with a high number of people per km squared. Sparsely populated – an area where the number of people per km squared is low.

Where are the most populated places in Spain? Can you suggest reasons for this? Look at the atlas pages 44-45 what is the difference in the climate between these more and less populated places? Why would this make a difference? Can you think of any other reasons

Homework 1 Pick a country that is either sparsely or densely populated. Use an atlas to annotate a map to explain why it is either sparsely or densely populated. DUE TUESDAY 10th SEPT

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Choropleth Map to Show Population Densities

Dot Map

Choropleth Map

Homework 2 Use the data sheet on Brazil to create a choropleth graph to show the population Explain why people live where they do in Brazil

Factors Affecting Population Densities