Population

Where would you rather live?

Population There are more than 7 billion people living on the earth. This number has grown drastically since the 1600’s. BBC Link

Population Growth Chart Why such a drastic increase?

Why Population Growth 1600 – The Columbian exchange between Europe and North America. Brought nutrient rich foods to Europeans Gave open land for population to expand

Why Population Growth? Industrial Revolution Lead to advances in the technologies of food production, transportation, communication, electricity and medicine.

What two big movements in history have led to Population Growth?

Population Almost 2/3 of the earth is covered by water ½ the land is unusable As people adapt to the environment they change the environment Cutting down trees, building houses, cities, etc.

Why should we care? Rapid growth poses many problems for our world Famine Disease Natural resource depletion It will impact what services will be available to you.

Population rates The population is growing at different rates around the world Birth rate higher than death rate = increased growth Death rate higher than birth rate = decrease growth The growth rate overall has slowed

Where do most people live?

Population Patterns

Patterns of Settlement Population is unevenly distributed around the world Most people live in Asia, Europe, and Eastern North America Growth is higher in Urban areas or in less developed nations.

Are we dense? Population density = Average number of people/sq. mile

Comparing Population Growth Demography – The study of populations that uses statistics to compare and predict. Past – Present - Future

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Immigration

Immigrant – Someone who moves into your country. Emigrant – Someone who moves out of your country. What are some reasons people move?

Pull and push factors Pulls: economic opportunity, natural resources, climate, freedom Pushes: war or conflict, natural disaster, population pressure

Pull or Push

Global net migration

Internal migration From one region or state to another Rural to urban migration

Voluntary or forced Voluntary: free choice Forced: not your choice Slavery Refugees Redevelopment

Where to? Return migration: back to place of origin Up to 25% of all migrants Unsuccessful trip, or goal was met

Impact of Immigration Language Customs/Traditions Cultural Landscape

Quiz 1. Roughly how many people are on the earth? 2. How did the Columbian Exchange lead to greater population growth? 3. Give 2 issues that can come from overpopulation? 4. Where do most people live in the World? 5. What is an immigrant? 6. Give 1 push factor and 1 pull factor. 7. What is internal migration?

Eligibility Requirements Have lived within the state of residence for at least 3 months. Continuous residence in the US for 5 years. Be able to read, write, and speak English Have knowledge of U.S. history and government Be a person of good moral character Pay the $680 application fee.

Immigrant Simulation Who should we let in?

“Compare Notes” 5 minutes Pros – anyone who believed we should open the border get together and discuss. Decide as a group what 4 arguments you believe are best. Cons – anyone who believed we should close the border, get together and discuss. Decide as a group what 4 arguments you believe are best.

Share your knowledge 4 minutes Within your groups share the arguments you decided were the best. Write these 8 arguments in your notes