1. Population Distribution Population distribution is the
pattern of where people live, it is the arrangement of the
population on a certain area according with conditions and
requirements of the society (eg race, age, sex, income)
http://www.geography.learnontheinternet.co.uk/topics/popn1.html
2. Human Settlement Pattern The science of human settlements,
including city or community planning and design.
http://www.thefreedictionary.com/Human+settlement+patterns
3. Clustered Settlement A clustered settlement is a pattern of
settlement in which the houses and building and living needs are
laid out closely together.
http://wiki.answers.com/Q/What_is_the_pattern_of_settlement_for_E
4. Scattered Settlement In a scattered settlement, dwellings
and other buildings are spaced over an extensive area. They are
usually found in hilly tracks, thick forests and regions of extreme
climate. Http:/wikianswers.com/Q/what is a scattered
settlement#slide=3
5. Linear Settlement A linear settlement, is a (normally small
to medium-sized) settlement or group of buildings that is formed in
a long line. Many follow a transport route, such as a road, river,
or canal, though some form due to physical restrictions, such as
coastlines, mountains, hills or valleys
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Linear_settlement
6. Population Density Population density is a measurement of
population per unit area or unit volume. It is usually applied to
the settlement of living organisms, most frequently humans.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Population_density
7. Overpopulation Overpopulation occurs when a population of a
species exceeds the carrying limit of their ecological surroundings
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overpopulation