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What is Population Density?
Number of people in a specific area, measured as people per square kilometer or mile.
What is Arithmetic Density?
Total population divided by total land area.
What is Physiological Density?
Total population divided by the amount of arable land.
What is Agricultural Density?
Number of farmers divided by the amount of arable land.
What is Gross Density?
Total population divided by total urban area.
What is Net Density?
Total population divided by residential area only.
What is Floor Area Ratio (FAR)?
Total floor space divided by total land area; measures building intensity.
What is Site Density?
Number of dwelling units per unit of land; measures housing density.
What are Suburbs?
Lower-density housing, single-family homes with yards, often found in exurban areas.
What are Tenements?
Overcrowded housing in poorer areas, a significant issue in many developing nations.
What is the core idea of Population Density?
Understanding how humans interact with their environment and each other, influencing resource use and social dynamics.
What does Physiological Density indicate?
Pressure a population puts on the land to produce food.
What does Agricultural Density indicate?
Efficiency of a region's agriculture; lower density often means more advanced farming techniques.
What does Bid-Rent Theory explain?
How land prices vary based on distance from the Central Business District (CBD).
Why is arithmetic density best for urban areas?
Focuses on people and land space, which are the primary factors in urban environments.
What are some factors influencing population density?
Geography, climate, natural resources, transportation, and economic opportunities.
How does high population density affect politics?
More political participation, but also more challenges for local governments.
How does low population density affect economics?
Smaller markets, but potentially more access to natural resources.
How does high population density affect social factors?
More diversity and cultural opportunities, but also more congestion and potential social conflicts.
What is the key difference between gross and net density?
Net density gives a more accurate picture of how densely people live in a city by only considering residential areas.
What is the effect of high rent in urban areas?
Cramped living conditions and the need for roommates.
How does distance from the CBD affect bid rent?
The closer to the CBD, the higher the bid rent; the farther, the lower.
What is the impact of high agricultural density?
Likely indicates less advanced farming techniques and greater pressure on arable land.
How does climate affect population density?
Favorable climates tend to attract more people, leading to higher population density.
What are the effects of good transportation infrastructure on population density?
Encourages settlement and can lead to higher population density.
What is the effect of high population density on political participation?
Increased political participation as more people are involved in local issues.
What is the effect of high population density on markets?
Creates larger markets for goods and services, attracting businesses and supporting economic development.
What is the effect of high population density on social diversity?
Leads to more diversity and cultural opportunities, but also more congestion and potential social conflicts.
What is the effect of low population density on community bonds?
Potentially stronger community bonds and less stress.
What is the effect of high population density on local governments?
Creates challenges for local governments, as they must provide more services to a larger population.