Geography · Grades 7–11
Population data and settlement models · revision card
Population divided by area does not reveal exactly where people live within that area.
Keep these ideas clear
Density is an average
Population divided by area does not reveal exactly where people live within that area.
Migration has varied causes
Economic opportunities, family links, conflict, environment and policy may interact.
Two useful examples
A model region has 2400 residents in 12 km². Find average population density in residents/km².
2400 ÷ 12 = 200
200
Two regions have equal population density. Must people be equally spread within each?
No; internal patterns can differ.
No; internal patterns can differ.
Explain it without looking
- What extra data would help plan a new community service beyond total population?
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