Where We Live
What planet do we all live on?
Earth
What is the total number of people living in a specific area called?
Population
What do we call reasons people leave rural areas, like droughts or lack of jobs?
Push factors
Are cities usually densely or sparsely populated?
Densely populated
What is one place people go to feel part of their community?
School, church, local shops, parks, or a sports team
What is the name for areas in the countryside where people live far apart and work in agriculture?
Rural Areas
What do we call the way people are spread out over a specific area?
Population Distribution
What are reasons that attract people to live in cities, like jobs and schools?
Pull factors
Are deserts and icy regions densely or sparsely populated?
Sparsely populated
What word describes the feeling of being accepted and connected to where you live?
Belonging
What is the name for areas with cities, buildings, and large populations living close together?
Urban Areas
What is the term for how crowded an area is based on the number of people per square kilometer or mile?
Population Density
Name one push factor that makes people leave urban areas.
Lack of infrastructure/lack of homes
What type of land makes building and farming difficult, leading to lower population?
Steep or mountainous land
What activity might help someone feel more connected to their neighborhood?
Joining a club, visiting a museum, or volunteering
What’s the term for the area near a city where people live, often with houses and schools?
Suburb/Neighborhood
Who is a person that studies human population statistics?
Demographer
Name one pull factor that encourages people to move to urban areas.
Better healthcare, job opportunities, or variety of schools
Name one reason why an area would be densely populated.
Access to water, jobs, transport, or good climate
What type of attraction might people visit to connect with their local area?
Zoo, park, or museum
Name one reason why someone might feel they belong to a community.
Participating in school, sports, church, visiting parks, or shopping locally
What official count or survey is used to determine a country’s population?
Census
What’s a push factor related to climate?
Drought or flooding
What does a darker color on a population map of indicate?
More densely populated area
What term describes the shared space, culture, and activities of the people around us?
Community