Year 7 - Geography
GIS: Analysing the population of the UK
Population: where do people live?
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Unit Summary
This unit teaches pupils about the changing size and distribution of the world's population and how these can be affected by factors such as migration. Through examining a range of examples, pupils will develop an understanding of how countries react to different population challenges.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to use a GIS to analyse the distribution and structure of the UK's population.
Key Notes
- A GIS can be used to visualise and analyse the UK population.
- A GIS can allow us to analyse the population density and age profile of the UK.
- There are limitations with all GIS applications.
- A GIS can be used to investigate changes in the UK population over time.
Vocabulary To Learn
- population density: the number of people living in a defined area, e.g. 300 people per square kilometre
- census: the official collection of data about a whole population
- GIS: (geographic information system) is a computer system that captures, and displays geographic data to help understand spatial patterns
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- GIS can only show one set of data.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain this geography topic using two clear key points.
A GIS can be used to visualise and analyse the UK population. A GIS can allow us to analyse the population density and age profile of the UK.
2. Define this geography term and use it in an example. 'population density'
the number of people living in a defined area, e.g. 300 people per square kilometre.
3. Correct this common geography misunderstanding.
Mistake: GIS can only show one set of data. Correction: GIS can show multiple layers of data as well as change over time.
More Lessons In This Unit
- Diversity and change in the local area Study Guide
- GIS: Analysing the distribution of the world's population Study Guide
- Migration around the world Study Guide
- Migration in the UK Study Guide
- Our global population Study Guide
- Population challenges: ageing populations Study Guide
- Population challenges: overpopulation and underpopulation Study Guide
- Population density Study Guide
- Population structure Study Guide
- The future of the world's population Study Guide
- The population of the UK Study Guide
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