AP HUG Unit 2 Flashcards
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Demography
The study of population characteristics. “demo”=population/people, “graphy”=writing
Population Distribution
How people are spread out through an area.
Physical Factors Influencing Population
Factors that influence where and how many people live in an area that are based on geographic/environmental strengths and weakness
Ecumene
The portion of Earth’s surface settled by humans
Human Factors Influencing Population
Factors that influence where and how many people live in an area that are based on human causes
Population Concentration
Where people are clustered
Population Distribution at a Global Scale
Where people are spread out across the globe
Population Distribution at a National Scale
Where people are spread out across a nation
Population Distribution at a Local Scale
Where people are spread out across a local area
Population Density
The amount of people over the amount of land in an area
Arithmetic Density
People per every unit every land in an area
Physiological Density
People per every unit of arable land in an area
Agricultural Densitty
Farmers per every unit of arable land in an area
Arable Land
Land that can be used for agriculture
Economic Implications
Impacts that are related to economic effects. In this context, impacts from density and distribution
Political Implications
Impacts that are related to politics. In this context, impacts from density and distribution
Social Implications
Impacts that are related to social effects. In this context, impacts from density and distribution
Environmental Implications
Impacts that are related to the environment. In this context, impacts from density and distribution
Carrying Capacity
The amount of people/animals a certain area can sustain without significant damage.
Overpopulation
Having a population that exceeds the carrying capacity of an area.
Infrastructure/Urban Services
Basic services used in the operation of a society
Ethnicity
Someones race, culture, or demographic.
Age-Sex Composition
These are factors that show you how old and what genders an area has
Sex Ratio
The percentage of males to females