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Population density
Population density: The average number of people per unit area.
Migration
Migration: Movement of people from one place to another to live temporarily or permanently.
Urbanization
Urbanization: An increase in the share of people living in urban areas.
Rural area
Rural area: An area outside major towns and cities, generally with lower settlement density.
Urban area
Urban area: A concentrated built-up settlement such as a town or city.
Push factor
Push factor: A condition that encourages someone to leave a place.
An average density does not mean people are evenly distributed.
Grades 6–10Rules, conditions and small examples in one printable reference.
Grades 6–8Rules, conditions and small examples in one printable reference.
Grades 9–1020 key concepts, retrieval questions and a learning checkpoint.
Grades 7–12An average can hide very uneven settlement. Consider both density and distribution when interpreting a population map.
Grades 7–12Population divided by area does not reveal exactly where people live within that area.
Grades 7–11Population divided by area does not reveal exactly where people live within that area.
Grades 7–11A total population is not the same as population density or a growth rate.
Grades 7–10A total population is not the same as population density or a growth rate.
Grades 7–10Judge a proposal against stated goals, not just a slogan.
Grades 8–12Judge a proposal against stated goals, not just a slogan.
Grades 8–12Compare areas fairly and inspect what averages hide.
Grades 8–12Compare areas fairly and inspect what averages hide.
Grades 8–12This is an area average; it does not show how people are distributed within the region.
Grades 9–12This is an area average; it does not show how people are distributed within the region.
Grades 9–12