Question

chapter 3 reading guide
3.1: where people live

1. how might population growth or decline change this human - built landscape? (pg 62)

physical/environmental factors 2.describe factors that influence population distribution.
climate:
landforms:
water accessibility:
human factors 3. describe factors that influence population distribution.
economic:
political:
cultural:
historical:
measuring population density 4. define methods used to calculate density and explain differences between and explain impact of these methods

Explanation:

1. Population growth may lead to urban - sprawl, more infrastructure building, and denser human - built landscapes. Decline may cause abandoned buildings and less development.
2. Climate: Moderate climates are more habitable, attracting more people. Extreme climates limit population. Landforms: Flatlands are easier for construction and agriculture, so more populated. Hilly or mountainous areas may have lower populations. Water Accessibility: Areas with easy access to water for drinking, irrigation, and transportation tend to be more populated.
3. Economic: Job opportunities, economic development levels influence where people live. Political: Stable governments, policies on land use and settlement affect population distribution. Cultural: Cultural preferences for certain areas, like religious or historical sites, can impact where people choose to live. Historical: Past settlement patterns, historical events can shape current population distribution.
4. Population density is calculated as population per unit area (e.g., per square kilometer). Arithmetic density (total population/total land area), physiological density (total population/arable land area). Arithmetic density gives a general overview, while physiological density is more relevant for understanding pressure on agricultural resources.

Answer:

1. Population growth could lead to more construction, denser cities; decline could result in abandoned areas.
2. Climate: Moderate climates attract more people; extreme ones repel. Landforms: Flatlands are more populated; hilly/mountainous less so. Water Accessibility: Areas with water access are more populated.
3. Economic: Job availability matters. Political: Stability and policies affect settlement. Cultural: Cultural preferences play a role. Historical: Past events shape current distribution.
4. Population density = Population/Area. Arithmetic density uses total land, physiological uses arable land. Arithmetic gives a general view, physiological is for agricultural - resource pressure.