The document defines key terms related to population distribution and settlement patterns. It explains that population distribution is uneven globally with some areas densely populated and others less populated. Settlement patterns can be clustered, scattered, or linear depending on how buildings and houses are arranged. Clustered populations involve many people living closely together, while scattered populations have few people spread over a large area. Linear populations are arranged along roads, rivers or valleys. Population density measures the number of people per square kilometer in an area. Overpopulation refers to when an area's population exceeds sustainable levels.
2. Population distributionPopulation distribution
Population distribution means the pattern of wherePopulation distribution means the pattern of where
people live. World population distribution is uneven.people live. World population distribution is uneven.
Places which are less populated contain few people.Places which are less populated contain few people.
Places which are densely populated contain manyPlaces which are densely populated contain many
people.people.
3. Human settlement patternHuman settlement pattern
A settlement pattern refers to the way that buildingsA settlement pattern refers to the way that buildings
and houses are distributed in different types ofand houses are distributed in different types of
settlements like scattered settlements, linear andsettlements like scattered settlements, linear and
clustered.clustered.
4. Clustered populationClustered population
A population distribution in which many people live in aA population distribution in which many people live in a
small area of closely spaced houses or communities.small area of closely spaced houses or communities.
5. Scatter populationScatter population
A population distribution in which there are a few peopleA population distribution in which there are a few people
in a large area. Vast areas with scattered resources canin a large area. Vast areas with scattered resources can
produce a scattered population pattern.produce a scattered population pattern.
6. Linear population:Linear population:
A distribution which is arranged in a narrow line along aA distribution which is arranged in a narrow line along a
road, river or valley.road, river or valley.
7. Population density:Population density:
Population density is a measurement of the number ofPopulation density is a measurement of the number of
people in an area. It is an average number. Populationpeople in an area. It is an average number. Population
density is usually shown as the number of people perdensity is usually shown as the number of people per
square kilometre.square kilometre.
8. Over populationOver population
Excessive population of an area to the point ofExcessive population of an area to the point of
overcrowding, depletion of natural resources, orovercrowding, depletion of natural resources, or
environmental deterioration.environmental deterioration.
