Population Density and Distribution (MC3 U3L1)

All the people in a particular area:

The pattern, or spread, of people in a given area:

A type of map used to present statistical information:

The study of population patterns and change:

The number of people in a defined area such as a square mile:

The human population is spread _____ across the Earth.

• Evenly

• Unevenly

Population density measures...

• How crowded an area is

• How nice the people in an area are

• The strength of the economy in an area

• The average temperature of an area

Which types of factors can effect population density? Check all that apply.

• Landforms

• Availability of resources such as food and water

• Availability of jobs

• Climate

If a social scientist were to note that the population of a certain city was 25% African-American, they would be making an observation on the city's...

• Population Distribution

• Population Density

If a social scientist were to note that there were 100 people per square mile in a certain city, they would be making an observation on the city's...

• Population Distribution

• Population Density