Population Geography Concepts

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What three reasons make the study of population geography important?

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1. Understanding human distribution and its impact on resources. 2. Analyzing demographic trends for planning and policy-making. 3. Addressing issues related to overpopulation and sustainability.

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Define Overpopulation.

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A situation where the number of people exceeds the capacity of the environment to support them.

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Define Demography.

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The statistical study of populations, including the structure, distribution, and trends in population changes.

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What is the population distribution across earth? Are there clusters or an avoidance to them?

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Population distribution is uneven, with clusters in East Asia, South Asia, Southeast Asia, and Europe, while areas like deserts and polar regions are avoided.

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What are population cartograms?

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Visual representations of population data where the size of geographic areas is distorted to reflect population size.

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Define ecumene.

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The inhabited or habitable areas of the Earth.

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What would non-ecumene mean?

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Areas of the Earth that are uninhabited or unsuitable for human habitation.

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Define Density.

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The number of people living per unit of area.

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Define Arable land.

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Land capable of being plowed and used to grow crops.

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What types of densities are important to know?

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1. Arithmetic Density 2. Physiological Density 3. Agricultural Density