Chapter 2: Population
A. Geographical analysis of population 1. Density, distribution, and scale 2. Implications of various densities and distributions 3. Composition: age, sex, income, education, and ethnicity 4. Patterns of fertility, mortality, and health B. Population growth and decline over time and space 1. Historical trends and projections for the future 2. Theories of population growth and decline, including the Demographic Transition Model 3. Regional variations of demographic transition 4. Effects of national population policies: promoting population growth in some countries or reducing fertility rates in others 5. Environmental impacts of population change on water use, food supplies, biodiversity, the atmosphere, and climate 6. Population and natural hazards: impacts on policy, economy, and society |
Assignments/ReadingsChapter 2: Assignments and Readings.
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Power of Place VideosBelow are the Power of Place video links for Chapter 2. Research and answer the preview questions before you watch the videos and then answer the Extended Activities.
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Unit 2: Lectures/NotesBelow are the links for Chapter 2 Lectures and Notes.
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