Populating the Planet
If a town has 5,000 people living in an area of 10 square kilometers, what is its population density?
500 people per square kilometer (5,000 / 10 = 500)
What type of settlement is characterized by a central business district, tall buildings, and a large, diverse population living close together?
A clustered settlement
Is "better job opportunities" an example of a push factor or a pull factor for migration?
Pull Factor
What does "topography" refer to when geographers describe a land area?
The physical features of an area of land, including its hills, valleys, mountains, and flat plains.
Before permanent settlements, what term describes the lifestyle of people who moved from place to place in search of food and resources?
Hunter-Gatherers
True or False: A country with a very high birth rate and a very low death rate will likely see its population decrease.
False (It will likely see its population increase).
Describe a "linear" settlement pattern.
A settlement that forms along a line, such as a road, river, or coastline, with buildings stretching out from that central feature.
Define a "push factor" in human migration.
A negative condition or force that drives people away from their home or current location.
Which major geographical feature is often crucial for the site of a very early settlement, providing water for drinking, irrigation, and transportation?
A river
What was one primary reason that early permanent settlements, before modern technology, were often built on hills, near mountains, or in walled cities?
For natural defense (protection from invaders)
Explain one challenge that a city with extremely high population density might face.
Overcrowding, traffic congestion, strain on infrastructure (housing, water, sewage), higher pollution, increased cost of living, and reduced green space.
Name two advantages of living in a rural settlement compared to an urban one.
More green space, quieter, lower cost of living, stronger sense of community, less pollution, closer to nature/food sources.
Name two push factors that might cause people to leave their homes.
War/conflict, natural disasters, lack of jobs, famine/drought, political instability, persecution, poor public services (education, healthcare).
What is the name of the river that flows through the city of London, England?
The Thames
What two agricultural (farming) techniques led to the first permanent human settlements?
Irrigation and soil tilling
If a region has 30,000 residents and a population density of 150 people per square kilometer, what is the total land area of that region?
200 square kilometers (30,000 / 150 = 200)
What type of settlement pattern often develops in areas with fertile agricultural land, where houses are spread out among farms?
Scattered settlement
Give an example of an environmental pull factor that would attract people to a new settlement.
Fertile land, abundant fresh water, mild climate, rich natural resources (forests, minerals), good fishing grounds.
This major city is considered a clustered, peripheral, and linear settlement all at the same time.
New York City
How many years has the Terry Fox Run been happening?
45 years