Unit 2 (population distribution)

Question 1

Population distribution

Answer 1

The pattern of where people live
- Clustered
- Dispersed
- Linear

Question 2

Physical factors that influence population distribution

Answer 2

• Natural resources (water)
• Low-lying areas (better soil)
• Climate

Question 3

Human factors that influence population distribution

Answer 3

• Common culture (language, religion)
• Jobs and employment (money)
• Political decisions (military bases)

Question 4

Population density

Answer 4

How many people live in a certain area

Question 5

Arithmetic population density

Answer 5

Number of people per unit of area
- total population/total area = ___ people per square km/mi

Question 6

Physiological population density

Answer 6

Number of people per unit of arable land
- total population/total arable land = ___ people per square km/mi of arable land
(high physiological density means higher pressure on arable land reach its carrying capacity sooner)

Question 7

Agricultural population density

Answer 7

Number of farmers per unit of arable land
- total farmers/total arable land = ___ farmers per square km/mile of arable land
(high agricultural population density more farmers = less developed, low agricultural population density less farmers = developed)