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Population Density

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Students examine world population density and population distribution. They create pie charts showing population distribution and analyze population patterns in the United States and major regions of the world. They identify factors/features that affect these patterns.

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population density, population, population distribution

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population density, population distribution, social studies
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Grade
9th - 12th
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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4 days
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