AP Human Geography / Unit 2: Population and Migration Patterns and Processes
2.2 Consequences of Population Distribution
Notes
Distribution affects political, economic and social life: services, infrastructure, environment, and carrying capacity.
- Dense areas may face housing shortages and pollution; sparse areas may lack services.
Practice
A rural area losing population may struggle to:
Fewer people to support services.
Overpopulation relative to resources means exceeding:
What the land can support.
Fast-growing cities often face:
Strain on infrastructure.
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