Introduction to Human Geography

Title: Week of 09/8 – 9/11

Classes: Tuesday/Thursday, 1:00 – 1:30 PM

Zoom ID: 727 4933 3213

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This week will be looking at population through the lens of geographers and see why they have unique perspectives on the ability of people to live on Earth. More people are alive at this time than at any other point in Earth’s history, and most of the growth is concentrated in poor countries. Can Earth sustain more than 7 billion people now, let alone the added billions in the future?

Weekly Objectives

-Topic 2 Population-

Key Issue 1 Where Are the World’s People Distributed?

Understand the distribution of the world’s peoples. Understand why some regions have clustered populations and other regions are sparsely inhabited. Define three types of density used in population geography.

Key Issue 2 Why Is World Population Increasing?

Understand historical and recent rates of natural increase. Recognize regional variations in fertility and mortality.

Describe the stages of the demographic transition.

New Assignments Due 9/14

1. Key Issue 1 Where Are the World’s People Distributed?
2. Key Issue 2 Why Is World Population Increasing?
3. Demographic Transition Model Activity

Late Assignments (not acceptable after 9/14 at 8:00 AM)

1. Chapter 1.3 Why Are Different Places Similar?
2. Chapter 1.4 Why Are Some Actions Not Sustainable?
3. American Devolution Activity