Population F&C #1

Population density is...

• How crowded an area is.

• The study of people and where they live.

• How old a population is.

• How smart a population is.

An area that is crowded could also be described as ​ (a)   or​ (b)  

An area that is NOT crowded could also be described as ​ (c)   or ​ (d)   .

• dense
• urban.
• sparse
• rural

Demography is

• the study of population and settlement.

• the study of of where country capitals are located.

• the study of the earth

• the study of how countries cooperate with each other.

Which location is most densely populated?

Which location is sparsely populated?

What is the most populated country in the world?

• India

• United States

• Russia

• Africa

Where is the greatest population density in South America?

• at the southern tip

• near the Amazon

• in the middle

• Along the coastlines

Why do you think the population density diminishes in the far northern region of North America and the far southern region of South America?

• Cold environments make it difficult for human habitation.

• People don't want to live near Santa Clause.

• There are too many mountains in northern North America and southern South America.

Which landforms seem to limit population?

• Plateaus and Plains

• Mountain Ranges and Deserts

• Beaches and Bays

• Harbors and Inlets

What problems might countries with high population densities experience if they do not have enough natural resources in their countries?

• Lack of proper housing, poverty, or starvation

• No problems -- Natural resources are not necessary for human survival.