Population Density and Distribution

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Define population density and distribution.

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The average number of people in a given unit area and how a population is spread over an area.

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When an area is crowded with many people per km², it is said to be...

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Densely populated

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When an area is empty with very few people per km², it is said to be...

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Sparsely populated

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Identify the area of the world that is sparsely populated: Western Europe, Northeast USA, Congo Basin, Eastern China.

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Congo Basin

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Identify the area of the world that is densely populated: Siberia, Canada, Australian Outback, Bangladesh.

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Bangladesh

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Which environment is difficult to live in due to a humid climate? Options: Tropical rainforests, Mountain ranges, Deserts, Permanently frozen ground

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Tropical rainforests

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Which environment is difficult to live in due to water scarcity? Tropical rainforests, Mountain ranges, Deserts, Permanently frozen ground

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Deserts

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How do you calculate arithmetic density?

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total population divided by land area

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How do you calculate PHYSIOLOGICAL density?

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total population divided by arable land area

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How do you calculate AGRICULTURAL density?

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number of farmers divided by the arable land area