1. 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. 2. Human Settlement Pattern The science of human settlements, including city or community planning and design. http://www.thefreedictionary.com/Human+settlement+patterns
3. 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. 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. 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. 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. 7. Overpopulation Overpopulation occurs when a population of a species exceeds the carrying limit of their ecological surroundings http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overpopulation