Sparse and densely populated areas Densely populated Lots

Sparse and densely populated areas • Densely populated • Lots of people per Km². • Sparsely populated • Few people per Km². 2 per Km² 11 per Km²

Population Distribution and Density What is the main distribution of the world’s population? Why are some parts of the world more densely populated than others?

Key Terms • Population distribution – the spread of the population, where people live. • Population density – the number of people per km squared. • Densely populated – an area with a high number of people per km squared. • Sparsely populated – an area where the number of people per km squared is low.

• Where are the most populated places in Spain? • Can you suggest reasons for this? • Look at the atlas pages 44 -45 what is the difference in the climate between these more and less populated places? Why would this make a difference? • Can you think of any other reasons

Homework 1 • Pick a country that is either sparsely or densely populated. • Use an atlas to annotate a map to explain why it is either sparsely or densely populated. DUE TUESDAY 10 th SEPT

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Choropleth Map to Show Population Densities

Dot Map

Choropleth Map

Homework 2 • Use the data sheet on Brazil to create a choropleth graph to show the population • Explain why people live where they do in Brazil

Factors Affecting Population Densities