Unit 6 Topic 6 Flashcards
What is a density gradient?
A gradual change in the density of an urban area from the center to the periphery.
What is arithmetic density?
Calculates the population density by dividing the total population of an area by the total land area. Gives a straightforward measure for the average number of people per unit of land.
What is physiological density?
Takes into account the total population, land area, and availability of resources such as arable land and water. It is calculated by dividing the population by the amount of arable land.
What is agricultural density?
It focuses on the amount of arable land used for agricultural purposes. It is calculated by dividing the number of farmers by the amount of arable land.
How does population density affect people?
Politically: more active and influential political environment. more candidates that can have an interest in running, more services and infrastructure are needed.
Economically: higher market for goods and services. pressure on resources and infrastructure. higher costs and challenges for businesses.
Socially: much more diverse and vibrant environment. can lead to crowded and congested living conditions, causing stress and social conflicts.
What is low, medium, and high density housing?
Low: Usually associated with suburban areas. There is space reserved for single family homes with a yard.
Medium: The populated density is in between the population density in low and high density housing. Low density housing also sees condominiums or townhouses.
High: Majority of people rent apartments in smaller spaces. Places can become very packed.
