Latin America Population

• ​Essential Question:

  How do geographic features in Latin America influence where people live?
  
  We Will: Identify and explain the geographic factors that affect population patterns in Latin America

• .I Will: Describe how landforms, climate, water, and natural resources influence where people live in Latin America.
  
  
  

By AVRIL DANTZLER

​Warm-Up Question: “Why do most major cities in Latin America, such as Rio de Janeiro and Mexico City, form near the coast or rivers?”

​Use this map to answer next 3 slides.

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Where are most people in Latin America living?

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Where are fewer people living?

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What might explain these patterns?

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• Dense populations near coasts, rivers, and fertile valleys

• Sparse populations in mountainous regions, deserts, and rainforests

​Geographical Patterns

Let's look on the population density map and locate: A heavily populated city
A city with very few people
A city with that is in the middle.

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What geographical features are around each city?

How does this connect to how many people live there?

​ Geographical features that influence where people live:
Climate: People prefer moderate climates, like coastal regions.

• Landforms: The Andes Mountains limit large settlements.

• Water Resources: Rivers like the Amazon and coastal access encourage trade and farming.

• Natural Resources: Areas rich in oil, minerals, and fertile soil attract workers.ur text here

Open Ended

Look at your maps, pick a place in Latin America where they would choose to live and explain two geographic factors that influenced their choice.

EX: “I would live near the coast of Brazil because it has access to water and trade, and the climate is warm.”

​“Compare and analyze how different geographic features, such as mountains, rivers, and coastlines, have shaped population patterns in two regions of Latin America. Use evidence from maps or population data to support your answer.”t