1. Where is the World’s Population Distributed?

2. An area distinguished by one or more unique characteristics is a A) biome. B) landscape. C) region. D) uniform unit. E) ecosystem.

3. An area distinguished by one or more unique characteristics is a A) biome. B) landscape. C) region. D) uniform unit. E) ecosystem.

4. Elements of globalization of culture include all but A) uniform consumption preferences. B) enhanced communications. C) unequal access to cultural elements. D) maintaining local traditions. E) uniformity of cultural beliefs and forms.

5. Elements of globalization of culture include all but A) uniform consumption preferences. B) enhanced communications. C) unequal access to cultural elements. D) maintaining local traditions. E) uniformity of cultural beliefs and forms.

6. The landscape of Rome, with its ancient Colesseum surrounded by modern buildings, is an example of A) Distance decay B) Sequent Occupance C) Time-Space Compression D) Spatial Analysis E) Spatial Association

7. The landscape of Rome, with its ancient Colesseum surrounded by modern buildings, is an example of A) Distance decay B) Sequent Occupance C) Time-Space Compression D) Spatial Analysis E) Spatial Association

8. Critical Issues in Population Geography More people are alive today than at any other time in human history The world’s population increased at a faster rate during the second half of the twentieth century than ever before. Virtually all population growth today occurs in less developed countries (LDCs), a.k.a. the economic “periphery” Are we outgrowing our food supply?

9. Description of locations where people live on Earth’s surface. Dot maps are best 1/3 of population lives in China and India

10. Where Is the World’s Population Distributed? Population concentrations – Two-thirds of the world’s population are in four regions (Eurasia, 4 billion/7 billion): East Asia (Yellow/Yangtze) South Asia (Indus/Ganges) Europe (coal fields, Industrial Revolution) Southeast Asia

11. Clustered on the East coast- why? Bosnywash Megalolpolis Compare: NY: 5309 ppl/sq. mi Mumbai, India: 76,820 Jakarta, Indonesia: 27,137

12. Figure 2-2 Describe where population is by answering questions: Where are the clusters? What is the distribution? Why are they located there?

13. Compare the two maps. How do they tell the same story w/o same info?

14. Census- population count Informed estimates rather than accurate counts Importance of counting? More tax revenue Better representation of minorities or disadvantaged groups

15. The ecumene describes the areas of human habitation. Examining changes to the ecumene reveals some types of areas where humans do not live in large numbers Populations used to cluster close to agricultural areas- where they could grow food

20. – People generally avoid: Dry lands Wet lands Cold lands High lands Can we think of any places under these categories?

21. Density (frequency) Arithmetic- people per sq. mile Physiological- ppl per sq. mi of arable land Agricultural- farmers per sq mi of farmland

22. Population Density – Arithmetic density- answers the “where?” Where are people living on a piece of land? – Physiological density (food security) – Agricultural density (development) – Physio. and Ag. answer the “why?” Why aren’t people evenly distributed across the land?

23. Arithmetic density Does a large population= high density? Why/why not? Physiological density What might a high physiological density mean? Agricultural density What might a high agricultural density mean?

25. High Physiological means arable land must feed more people (Egypt); possible importing of food or hunger problems Low Agricultural means there are less farmers = more developed, better farming technologies/techniques (US)

26. Social (what society says), not biological (what science says), difference Gender roles are tied to economic activity Pre-agriculture- even responsibilities Plow agriculture gave men land rights Industrialization kept women at home

27. Since China and India account for 40% of total world population, and India is predicted to outpace China’s population in the 2030’s. How will figure 2.2 look different 50 years from now? Where would the largest population clusters be in 50 years?