Population Patterns (Module 3 Lesson 2)

The total number of people in a given area

• population density

• population

• migration

• birthrate

Population can influence schools and transportation

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Studying population patterns can tell a geographer why a city's population has grown over time.

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a measure of the number of people living in an area

• population

• birthrate

• migration

• population density

Land is less expensive in high population areas.

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Buildings tend to be taller in areas with a higher population density.

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Low population density areas have housing closer together.

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There tends to be less traffic in less densely populated areas.

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Population density can affect economic development.

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Areas with rugged mountains or harsh deserts are often more densely populated.

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