Module 3 L2+3 Population + Settlement

List regions of the world that have the highest population density.

Areas that are less populated are usually

difficult to live in. They may be deserts or

mountains or have harsh climates that make

survival harder. Large clusters of people tend to

live in places with good agricultural climates,

plenty of vegetation, minerals, and reliable water

sources.

What are conditions like in

areas of low population

density?

The study of human _______________________ focuses on the total number

of people in a given area.

• population

• migration

• population density

• natural increase

Land is more expensive in areas with higher _______________________.

• population density

• population patterns

• population increase

• birthrate

A metropolitan area usually contains a(n) _______________________ area.

• megapolis

• urban

• suburban

• downtown

A rural community is likely to have started as a _______________________

near a river.

• linear settlement

• suburban

• cluster settlement

• urban settlement

Answer explanation

linear settlements communities grouped along the length of a resource

The substantial exchange of goods between cities, states, or countries

is called "trade route".

• True

• False

Answer explanation

commerce is the substantial exchange of goods between cities, states, or countries

Cluster settlements are an example of a metropolitan area.

_____________

• True

• False

Answer explanation

spatial pattern is the placement of people and objects on Earth and the space

between them

Define what is a settlement?

How does technology make the world seem smaller?