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Population
Where would you rather live?
Population
There are more than 7 billion people living on the earth.
This number has grown drastically since the 1600’s.
BBC Link
Population Growth Chart
Why such a drastic increase?
Why Population Growth
1600 – 1800 - The Columbian exchange between Europe and North America. Brought nutrient rich foods to Europeans Gave open land for population to expand
Why Population Growth?
Industrial Revolution Lead to advances in the technologies of food
production, transportation, communication, electricity and medicine.
What two big movements in history have led to Population Growth?
Population
Almost 2/3 of the earth is covered by water ½ the land is unusable As people adapt to the environment they
change the environment Cutting down trees, building houses, cities, etc.
Earth
WaterUnusable LandLivable Land
Why should we care?
Rapid growth poses many problems for our world Famine Disease Natural resource depletion It will impact what services will be available to
you.
Population rates
The population is growing at different rates around the world
Birth rate higher than death rate = increased growth
Death rate higher than birth rate = decrease growth
The growth rate overall has slowed
Where do most people live?
Population Patterns
Patterns of Settlement
Population is unevenly distributed around the world
Most people live in Asia, Europe, and Eastern North America
Growth is higher in Urban areas or in less developed nations.
Are we dense?
Population density = Average number of people/sq. mile
Comparing Population Growth
Demography – The study of populations that uses statistics to compare and predict. Past – Present - Future
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-UbmG8gtBPM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2vr44C_G0-o
Immigration
Immigration
Immigrant – Someone who moves into your country.
Emigrant – Someone who moves out of your country.
What are some reasons people move?
Pull and push factors
Pulls: economic opportunity, natural resources, climate, freedom
Pushes: war or conflict, natural disaster, population pressure
Pull or Push
Global net migration
Internal migration
From one region or state to another Rural to urban migration
Voluntary or forced
Voluntary: free choice Forced: not your choice
Slavery Refugees Redevelopment
Where to?
Return migration: back to place of origin Up to 25% of all migrants Unsuccessful trip, or goal was met
Impact of Immigration
LanguageCustoms/TraditionsCultural Landscape
Quiz
1. Roughly how many people are on the earth?
2. How did the Columbian Exchange lead to greater population growth?
3. Give 2 issues that can come from overpopulation?
4. Where do most people live in the World?
5. What is an immigrant?
6. Give 1 push factor and 1 pull factor.
7. What is internal migration?
Eligibility Requirements
Have lived within the state of residence for at least 3 months.
Continuous residence in the US for 5 years. Be able to read, write, and speak English Have knowledge of U.S. history and government Be a person of good moral character Pay the $680 application fee.
Immigrant Simulation
Who should we let in?
http://www.hulu.com/watch/168068
“Compare Notes”5 minutes
Pros – anyone who believed we should open the border get together and discuss. Decide as a group what 4 arguments you believe are best.
Cons – anyone who believed we should close the border, get together and discuss. Decide as a group what 4 arguments you believe are best.
Share your knowledge4 minutes
Within your groups share the arguments you decided were the best.
Write these 8 arguments in your notes
