Transcript Populations PP - AsiaPacificRegion

Humanities: Geography
Level 5
Asian Pacific Populations
- The Asia Pacific Region has the largest
and most diverse population on earth.
- The 2 most populated countries in the
world are found here. WHAT ARE THEY?
CHINA and INDIA
- The Asia Pacific region also features large
areas of low populated environments
- WHAT DO U THINK THESE ARE?
DESERTS
FORESTS
As a class: Discuss why these
areas have a low population density.
MOUNTAINS
Asian Pacific Populations
- Although there are many large cities,
much of the land area has low
POPULATION DENSITIES
- Most of the land is so mountainous,
forested, barren, hot or cold that few
people live there.
- Mongolia and Australia have the lowest
population densities in the region. WHY?
The Pacific Islands
- There are 20 000 to 30 000 islands scattered across the
pacific ocean.
- About 14 000 000 people live on islands in the pacific
- Only Fiji, Hawaii, Papua New Guinea and New Zealand
have large numbers of people.
- Australia is the largest neighbour of most pacific nations.
This region is often referred to as OCEANIA
POPULATION DENSITY
- The population density of a region is a
measure of the number of people per
square kilometer who live there.
- It is calculated by dividing the regions
population by its area (in square
kilometers)
POPULATION DENSITY
- MONGOLIA’S population density.
Population: 2 667000
Area: 1 564 160 square km
Population density= 2 667 000
1 564 160
= 1.7 people per square km
(Round answer to nearest decimal point).
ACTIVITY
- Pick one of the following countries and
calculate the population density.
- As a class arrange the countries in
decreasing order of population density.
Population Density across the Asia Pacific Region
DISCUSSION
- Why is the Asia Pacific region
such an area of contrasts with respect
to its population? Give examples.
- Compare countries with large population
densities (e.g. Bangladesh) in contrast to
Australia (2.5 people per square km).
- Using the previous slide describe where
the bulk of the Asia Pacific population
is distributed. Suggest reasons for this!
Australia’s Human
Environments
- Population density of the Aboriginals
was highest in coastal and river areas
where food was plentiful.
- They were hunter gatherers who
survived on native animals
(kangaroos, wallabies) fruits and
grubs.
- When food supply ran low,
they moved on.
Australia’s Human
Environments
- European settlers adopted a
new type of settlement
- They changed the natural
environment.
- Brainstorm the ways in which
you think they did this.
WHAT IS THE EVIDENCE?
- Building permanent towns
and clearing land to build farms
Australia’s Human
Environments
- 86% of people now live in towns that have a population of
1000 or more.
- The distribution of Australia's population is heavily
concentrated on the urban areas along the south east coast.
- There are many reasons why Australians prefer to live in
coastal regions rather than in inland areas.
- WHAT MAY BE THE REASONS FOR THIS?
Discuss with the person next to you and be ready to share your
answers.
Australia’s Human
Environments
- CLIMATE: South Eastern Australia has
a pleasant temperature climate and good
rainfall which enables the region to support
a wide range of farming activities
- RELIABLE WATER SUPPLY: Rivers to
the east of the Great Dividing Range
provide a reliable water supply.
- HISTORY: Settlements grew around
big harbours for transport of migrants,
exports and imports. Provide a base
around which towns and cities grow
Asian Pacific Land Use
- Traditionally the bulk of people in the Asia
Pacific made a living off farming.
- Agriculture is still very important. WHAT
ARE THE MAIN PRODUCTS
PRODUCED IN THE REGION?
- Rice, Wheat, Beef, Wool, etc
- HOWEVER: The economies of countries
have changed, and therefore land use has
been changing.
Asian Pacific Land Use
- Key economic activities include:
manufacturing, agriculture and fishing.
- Rapid growth in industry.
- Large scale manufacturing takes place in:
China, Japan, South Korea and Taiwan.
Iron and steel, Cars, Electronic goods,
Machinery, Textiles.
ACTICITY
Spend two minutes looking at the items
around you. Where are they made?
ITEMS CAN INCLUDE
Clothes, Pencil cases, Pens, Calculators,
Furniture, Computers, Mobile phones etc
- Report findings through a class discussion
Asian Pacific Land Use
AGRICULTURE
The most populated Asian Pacific regions
are also the most suitable farming.
- Main crops are wheat and rice (90% of worlds rice
comes from Asia, mainly China and India)
- Rubber and Tea is produced in Thailand, Indonesia and
Malaysia.
- India produces bulk cotton and sugar
- Livestock farming includes: sheep, cattle, poultry, camels
and pigs, while fishing is a vital industry in coastal
regions
- Australia and NZ are major exporters of wool.
AGRICULTURE
Agriculture
across
regions
Asian Pacific Land Use
RAW MATERIALS AND
MANUFACTURING
- The exploitation of mineral deposits influences the way
land is used.
- Mines and processing centers are established while
roads and railways may be built to transport raw or
processed goods.
- Most heavy industrial and manufacturing activity occurs
in countries such as India, China, Taiwan and Japan.
Changing Land Use
- The change to modern industries and
related infrastructure, has bought
increased wealth and an improved
standard of living in the Asia Pacific
region.
- HOWEVER these changes are raising
concerns. WHAT DO YOU THINK THEY
MIGHT BE?
Changing Land Use
- Growing environmental problems:
Air pollution,
Land degradation,
Industrial waste
- Impact on the distribution of flora and fauna
which can affect the food chain.
- Pressure on natural resources created
by a rapidly growing population and
increasingly limited supply of land and water
ACTIVITY
- To further develop knowledge and
understanding:
Complete the activities on page 153 of
Humanities Alive 2