Unit 1(pg 4) Flashcards
(14 cards)
Dot distribution map
Used dots to show population
Population distribution
Pattern of where people live
Scattered population
Population distribution in which there are few people in a large area.
Clustered population
Population distribution in which many people live in a small area of closely spaced houses or communities.
Census metropolitan area
Urban area with a population of at least 100000
Linear population
Population distribution which is arranged in a narrow line, perhaps along a road, river or valley
Population density
Number of people occupying a certain area, calculated using a specific formula.
Two basic problems threatening our natural resources
People badly misusing these resources and each person in a developed country like Canada using a much greater share than someone in a developing country.
Three distribution patterns
Scattered, clustered and linear
Regions with widely scattered populations often have _____ environments easily affected by ______ activity. Permanently frozen ground called _______ underlies large areas of Northern Canada. ______ climate change is melting the upper layers of the permafrost zone, causing buildings and roads to ______ and ______.
Fragile, human, permafrost, global, sink, collapse
Why do clustered population patterns form?
It forms when many people settle together in a relatively small area. This may happen where there is a favourable climate, rich natural resources, and major transportation routes.
Why do linear population patterns form?
A linear population pattern occurs where natural and human-made routes cause settlement to be arranged in a line. These settlements probably developed when the rivers were the main transportation routes.
How does Canada’s population compare to other areas of the world? What factors can help explain this?
Canada’s population density is only about 3 people per km2, one of the world’s lowest. It might be because of the harsh climate, especially in the northern regions, which makes it difficult for large populations to settle.
What are some of the most populated places on earth?
India, china and USA
