AP Human Geography 2.1: Population Distribution

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What is population distribution?

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Pattern of where people live within a given area or region.

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Which factors influence population distribution? Options: education level, healthcare facilities, social factors, availability of resources, climate, topography, economic opportunities, political factors, and historical events, geographical location, cultural practices, technological advancements, language spoken, religious beliefs, transportation infrastructure

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availability of resources, climate, topography, economic opportunities, political factors, and historical events

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What is population density?

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Population density is the number of individuals per unit area.

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Which of the following regions is likely to have a high population density? Suburban areas, Rural areas, Urban areas, Mountainous regions

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Urban areas

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What is the term used to describe the movement of people from rural to urban areas?

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urbanization

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Which of the following countries has a high population density? Russia, India, Canada, Bangladesh

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Bangladesh

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What is the term used to describe the movement of people from one country to another?

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immigration

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Which of the following regions is likely to have a low population density? Islands, Mountains, Deserts, Arctic regions

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Deserts

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What is the term used to describe the movement of people out of a country?

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emigration

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Which of the following countries has a low population density? India, Australia, Russia, Canada

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Canada