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

2. 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?

3. 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.

4. Where are the most populated places in Spain?
Can you suggest reasons for this?
Look at the atlas pages 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

5. 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

6. EXAMPLE

8. Choropleth Map to Show Population Densities

11. Dot Map

12. Choropleth Map

18. 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

19. Factors Affecting Population Densities