What….Is the pattern of population in the USA?
WHY...To understand where there will be the greatest proportion of people at risk
How....using geographical skills to create a choropleth map to show the population density
| population_density.pptx |
Starter:
5 minute challenge: How many of the states of the United States of America can you locate on a map
5 minute challenge: How many of the states of the United States of America can you locate on a map
The U.S.: 50 States
With 50 states in total, there are a lot of geography facts to learn about the United States. This map quiz game is here to help. See how fast you can pin the location of the lower 48, plus Alaska and Hawaii, in our states game!
Create a Choropleth to show the population density of the USa
1. Produce your choropleth map
•Usingthe population density data, produce a choropleth map.
•Themap should have a key and a clear and descriptive title should be provided.
2. Data analysis/ conclusion
•Describe data- what is the general trend? i.e. How is population spread out across the USA (distribution)? Which regions of the USA are more densely/sparsely populated?
•Use specific examples from the map to back up your description. Also use figures (numerical data).
•Are there any anomalies in your data (things that do not fit the overall pattern)?
•Explain why you may have got the patterns you have found (may require additional research)
•What conclusions can we draw from this?
3. Evaluation
•How successful is a choropleth map in showing the pattern of population distribution in the USA?
•Does your data tell the whole story?
•Usingthe population density data, produce a choropleth map.
•Themap should have a key and a clear and descriptive title should be provided.
2. Data analysis/ conclusion
•Describe data- what is the general trend? i.e. How is population spread out across the USA (distribution)? Which regions of the USA are more densely/sparsely populated?
•Use specific examples from the map to back up your description. Also use figures (numerical data).
•Are there any anomalies in your data (things that do not fit the overall pattern)?
•Explain why you may have got the patterns you have found (may require additional research)
•What conclusions can we draw from this?
3. Evaluation
•How successful is a choropleth map in showing the pattern of population distribution in the USA?
•Does your data tell the whole story?
| pattern_of_population_distribution_usa_baseline_assessment.docx |
| blank_map_of_usa.pdf |
| usa-popn-density.docx |
The physical geography of the USA
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