distinguish between Distribution of Population and density of Population
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Population density just represents the average number of individuals per unit of area or volume. Often, individuals in a population are not spread out evenly. ... Population distribution describes how the individuals are distributed, or spread throughout their habitat.
Distribution of Population
Population distribution means the pattern of where people live. World population distribution is uneven. Places which are sparsely populated contain few people. Places which are densely populated contain many people.
Three basic types of population distribution within a regional range are (from top to bottom) uniform, random, and clumped.
The main factors determining population distribution are : climate, land forms, topography, soil, energy and mineral resources, accessibility like distance from sea coast, natural harbors, navigable rivers or canals, cultural factors, political boundaries, controls on migration and trade, government policies.
Density of Population
Population density is the number of people per unit of area, usually quoted per square kilometre or square mile, and which may include or exclude for example areas of water or glaciers. Commonly this may be calculated for a county, city, country, another territory or the entire world.
Population density is the average number of individuals in a population per unit of area or volume. For example, a population of 100 insects that live in an area of 100 square meters has a density of 1 insect per square meter.
Population density is the number of people per unit of area, usually quoted per square kilometre or square mile, and which may include or exclude for example areas of water or glaciers. Commonly this may be calculated for a county, city, country, another territory or the entire world.