AP Human GeographyAP Human GeographyMonday, 10-06-08Re-takes for Ch 1 test are over. Grade print-outs will be given next week.
Beginning Activity• You need a textbook (use yours if you
have it). If you use a classroom textbook, please return it to the shelf at the end of the period.
• Set up page 43 in your notebook for “Class-work”.
Beginning of Class REVIEW ~ Beginning of Class REVIEW ~ 2 min2 min
1. What are the 4 primary regions where most of the world’s populations live?
• East Asia; South Asia; Southeast Asia; Europe
2. What is the primary reason why people live where they do?
• Access to resources – • Area to farm• Access to transportation systems to bring in food
3. What is this type of map called?• Cartogram
4. Where do you expect most of the people to live in the Western Hemisphere and in Africa?
• Northeast United States and Southeast Canada; In Africa on the Southern coast facing the Atlantic Ocean
Class-work and Lecture Notes Procedures ~
Reading / Writing Lecture --
Notes – 20 minutes 20 minutes
Answer reading questions. Add
info you did not
get while
reading.
Page 43 Class-workCh 2, Key Issue #1 – 20 min
• Read pages 50-51 “Sparsely Populated Regions”.
• Think about why the ecumene covers such a small area.
• Write and explain:1. Identify the 4 classifications of sparsely
populated regions. For each region:2. Describe where it is located. 3. Explain why some people still choose to
live there.
Sparsely Populated Areas:Dry Lands
• Between 15-50 north and south latitude
• Sahara, Arabian, Thar, Takla Makan, Gobi deserts
• Exceptions: • Some areas allow for
irrigation.• Oil reserves encourage
settlements
Sparsely Populated AreasWet Lands
• Located 0-20 degrees north and south of equator
• Rainfall 50-90 inches per year
• Exceptions: Seasonal rainfall may still support large populations
Sparsely Populated Areas:Cold Lands
• Located near North and South Poles
• Fewer people live there than in deserts
• Exceptions:• Military expeditions• Research teams
Sparsely Populated Areas:High lands
• Few people live in the highest mtns.
• Exceptions: • Live in higher lands if
lower altitudes are too hot or wet
• Mexico City; 7360 ft above sea level
• Areas of Africa
P44 HW due TuesdayCan’t turn in late
• Read pages 51-53 on Population Density. • Arithmetic Density• Physiological Density• Agricultural Density
• Draw a picture for each type of density.• Write definition and any other notes
underneath your illustration so that you understand these 3 concepts.
End of Class ReviewTry to answer without looking at your notes
• What are the 4 classifications for areas which are sparsely populated?• Dry lands• Wet lands• Cold lands• High lands
• What is the exception in each region for human population?• Refer to previous notes
