World Population Right Now!

Land Use Around the World Good Land Inhabitable Land Question Only a small portion of the Earth’s surface is suitable for humans to settle. Between 35% and 40 % of the Earth’s land is too hot, too cold, too wet or too dry to live on. What would be an example of habitable land and inhabitable land?

Which type of land would be better to live on? Why?

Population Density How do you find Population Density? Practice: Land Occupied- 50 sq. miles To find the population density of a location: ADD up the total number of people living in an area DIVIDE by the total amount of land they occupy. Answer:

What color represents the lowest population density? What color represents the highest population density? Which continent has the country with the highest population density? Why do you think areas that are light pink have such few amount of people living there?

Seven Billion: How Did We Get So Big? Why do you think the population has recently started to grow so quickly? What are some reasons people are living longer? What makes an area good for people to live and survive there? Seven Billion: How Did We Get So Big?

Population Distribution What is population distribution? Rural Suburban Urban the arrangement or spread of people living in a given area Large amount of land Small amount of people Farms Medium amount of land Medium amount of people Neighborhoods Small amount of land Large amount of people Apartment Buildings

3 Factors That Influence Population Distribution Environmental What type of natural resources are in the area? Does it have oil, or fertile land or access to water? What is the climate like? Does it have resources such as transportation and technology?

3 Factors That Influence Population Distribution Economic Factors What type of economy does it have? Is the economy strong and making money?

3 Factors That Influence Population Distribution Political Factors What is the government policy? Are there many conflicts? Is it a rural/urban area?

Population Growth Challenges In some countries, it is difficult to provide the basic needs of food, clean water and housing. Many people move to the cities to try to make a better life for themselves, but there are not enough materials to build proper shelter or sewers.

Which area would you like to live in? Urban or Rural? Why? Where is the Population Going To Be Higher?