This document discusses population density and distribution. It defines population density as the number of people per unit of land area, calculated as total population divided by total land area. Physiologic population density is defined as the number of people per unit of arable or cultivated land. Factors that can impact population density include indicators of development that may increase or decrease density. Population distribution refers to the pattern of where people live within a physical region, and is impacted by various social and environmental factors. The document provides worksheets for students to complete calculations of population densities and distributions with partners using textbook readings and maps.

1. Population Density & DistributionAn introduction, exploration and application

2. Global Connections: p.182-189Population Density WorksheetLesson resources

3. DENSITY vs. DISTRIBUTION# of people/km2Total population/total land areapattern of where people live

4. DENSITY vs. DISTRIBUTIONWhat factors impact how many people share one space?What might cause……an increase in density?…a decrease ?(think indicators of development)What factors impact where a population is located within a physical region?

5. Populationdensity

6. APD = average # of people /unit of land APD = Total Population Total Land AreaArithmetic population density

7. PPD = average # of people/unit of arable land***Arable: land suitable for agricultural usePPD = Total PopulationTotal Cultivated Areaphysiologicpopulation density

8. CANADA at NIGHT

9. Source: StatsCan/Atlas of Canada

10. EXPLORATION & APPLICATIONREAD TEXTBOOK P.182-189Complete worksheet with 1-2 partnersAll calculations on worksheet