Earth’s Human Geography

Countries that DON’T use the Metric System

The World Divided Into 7 Regions, Each with a Population of 1 Billion

Population Population-The people living in a particular region Population distribution- Describes how the population is spread out over the Earth.

Demographers Study the populations of the world The Miniature Earth

Population Distribution People tend to live in places where they can grow crops, trade, and use natural resources People live near: Major bodies of water Fertile soil Moderate climate with adequate rain

Continents Populous Not Populous Asia, Europe, North America 81% of world population 5 billion people Not Populous Australia, Africa, South America Most live along the coast of these countries

Population Population Density California North Dakota The average number of people per square mile living in a given area. California 217 per sq. mile North Dakota 9.3 per sq. mile

Population Birthrate Death rate The number of live births each year per 1000 people U.S. - 14.14/1000 Death rate The number of deaths each year per 1000 people U.S. - 8.25/1000

Population Life Expectancy The average number of years that people live U.S. Male-75 years Female- 81 years 100 years ago, it was less than 50

Population Growth Reasons for growth Birthrate increase Death rate decrease Agriculture Green Revolution - changes in agriculture that have resulted in better farming methods and increased production Medicine and Health

Challenges of Growth Food Shortages Jobs, public services Land, Housing Environment Forests pollution

Movement Migration The movement of people from one place to another Forced Migration: Australia-English convicts Being told you have to migrate

Immigrants Emigrant The people that move to a country 3.31/1000 people 1881-1920 - 23.5 million from Europe Emigrant People leaving from one country and moving to another

Movement Push-pull Theory people migrate because things “push” them to leave, or things in a new location “pull” them. EX: jobs, religious, ethnic, starvation Push = situation makes you leave – looking for somewhere new Pull = new location already picked – situation attracts you in.

Rural Area An area with a low population density, such as a village or countryside.

Urban Area An area with a high population density, such as a city or a town.

Growing Cities Urbanization The movement of people to cities and the growth of those cities.

Growing Challenges Growing cities must accommodate for their population Jobs, schools, hospitals, and other services people need More people in city = less people farming #1 reason people move to urban areas… OPPORTUNITIES for themselves and their children