02.09 Effects of Migration
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1.
Define population density.
Population density is the measurement/ amount of people in an area or region. This can
be defined per square kilometer or square mile, depending on the place, being talked
about, and the units used where you're leaning about it. Population density can be
calculated by dividing the total population of an area by its land area, giving the number
of persons, per square unit (mile/kilometer, etc.). Population density helps us
understand how crowded or populated an area is, which has many helpful implications.
2.
Explain how population distribution and density affect society or the environment.
Population distribution and density have intense effects on both society and the
environment. In society, high population density can strain resources and infrastructure,
leading to greater, stress, and competition for jobs, higher living costs, and reduced
access to services in densely populated areas, while low density can limit economic
opportunities and access to things in low-population regions. In the environment, high
population density often leads to increased pollution, habitat destruction, and resource
depletion, exacerbating environmental challenges, whereas low population density can
promote environmental preservation but may also result in underutilization of resources
and infrastructure. Thus, the distribution and density of a population have significant
social and environmental implications.
3.
Explain ways that geographers analyze population data.
Geographers analyze population data using various methods. This includes Census
Data, which is Information collected through government censuses, and Geographic
Information Systems, which is technology to map and analyze population distribution.
Finally, there are Population Pyramids, which are Graphs showing the age and gender
distribution of a population, Migration Patterns, which study the movement of people
within and between regions, and Remote Sensing, which uses satellite imagery to
monitor changes in population and land use.
4.
Describe how population distribution affects the cultural landscape.
Population distribution can shape the cultural landscape by determining the location of
urban settlements and infrastructure it affects linguistic, religious and traditional
distributions when people live in specific areas resulting in unique spatial cultural
characteristics does not come
5.
Identify a push factor that impacts migration.
An example of a push factor that influences migration is economic hardship. People
may leave their home regions due to a lack of job opportunities, poverty, or economic
instability, seeking better prospects elsewhere.
6.
Describe how the process of diffusion results in changes to the cultural
landscape.
Diffusion is the spread of cultural traits, ideas, technologies, or practices from one
society to another. As these elements diffuse, they can lead to changes in the cultural
landscape. For example, the spread of fast food chains like McDonald's around the
world has altered the food and dining habits in many countries.
7.
Explain a factor that accounts for contemporary population growth
One factor contributing that accounts for contemporary population growth is improved
healthcare and reduced mortality rates. In some places, there is growth in medicine,
vaccinations, and access to healthcare. These things can cause longer life expectancy,
which, coupled with high birth rates in some places, leads to population growth.
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