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Population distribution and density affect political, economic, and social processes,
including the provision of services such as
medical care.
Population distribution and density affect the environment and natural resources; this is
known as carrying capacity.
Looking at the numbers on the chart below concerning population densities in different parts of the
world (and at different scales), complete
the chart based on the information labeled and what you
have learned about a populations impact
on the environment and resources. Also think about how
government can/need to respond to this
information.
COUNTRY/REGION
POPULATION
DENSITY
ENVIRONMENT
IMPACT
GOVERNMENT
INTERVENTION
China
United States
India
Kenya
South Afcies
North America
(combined)
Africa (combined)
·
Population distribution and density affect political, economic, and social processes,
including the provision of services such as
medical care.
Population distribution and density affect the environment and natural resources; this is
known as carrying capacity.
Looking at the numbers on the chart below concerning population densities in different parts of the
world (and at different scales), complete
the chart based on the information labeled and what you
have learned about a populations impact
on the environment and resources. Also think about how
government can/need to respond to this
information.
COUNTRY/REGION
POPULATION
DENSITY
ENVIRONMENT
IMPACT
GOVERNMENT
INTERVENTION
China
United States
India
Kenya
South Afcies
North America
(combined)
Africa (combined)