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Why do People Live

Where They do?

Inquiry

How does Chicagos


Location Affect the
Accessibilty to the Rest of
the States in Comparison

Agenda

General information regarding Chicago and


Florida.
Geographic location of Chicago.
Why settle here? The 5 factors of
settlement in Chicago.
A Video of Chicago.
Why settle there? The 5 Factors of
Settlement in Florida.
A video from the citizens of Florida.
Why do people live in Chicago and Florida?
Conclusion.

MAP

Chicago

Florida

General
Information
Summarizing the General
Information of Chicago.

Chicago

3rd most populous city in USA with approx. 3 million


citizens.
Is USAs transportation hub.
Busy lifestyle and streets.
Many public locations within 10-20 mins of reach.
Originally was a rural area until citizens started pouring
in.
Known as Wind City due frequent breezes and gusts.
Know to be more typical American than New York
thanks to the diversely populated city.
Ranks for one of the top for tourist destination in USA.

5 Factors of
Settlement

Explaining the 5 factors that affect


settlement statistics and dataof Chicago

Economy

Major jobs are printing and publishing.


Due to further enhancements, this is an ideal
place for trading commodities.
Four crucial trading institutions located within.
Second to becoming the countrys financial hub.
Has held many conventions and trade shows for
tourists and visitors.
Initially, the expense of construction for
transportation caused many companies to go
bankrupt.

Population Demographics

Age

Percentage

5 to 9 years

7.7%

10 to 14 years

6.9%

15 to 19 years

6.9%

20 to 24 years

8.3%

25 to 34 years

18.4%

35 to 44 years

15%

45 to 54 years

11.4%

55 to 59 years

4%

60 to 64 years

3.4%

65 to 74 years

5.5%

75 to 84 years

3.6%

Results:
Mostly populated with 25
to 34 year olds.
This age group may settle
here to work for their core
of their career due to good
economy.
Least amount of seniors
due to busy and quick
lifestyle.
Similar statistics of kids
and teens.

Healthcare

First line of defence is


healthcare.
Conducts thousands of
food inspections
throughout city.
Has an extensive system
regarding public healthcare facilities.
Provide care for the poor.
Many hospitals throughout
city.
Financial cutbacks cause
some areas to be deprived
of healthcare.

EDUCATIO
N

Worked hard to
improve long-term
problems.
Trying to improve
the quality to serve
ethnic and social
class groups.
Higher education
lures many foreign
learners.
Approx. 500
elementary schools,
90 secondary
schools etc.

Social Attitudes

Very diverse and cultural city.


Shops based upon various
cultures and religions.
In the 1840s Irish, German,
Scandinavian immigrants
started settling.
In 1850 over half the population
was foreign born.
Much of the diverse community
is located near the northwest
and southwest of the city.
In the 1900s, there were
restricted job opportunities for
the foreign community.

Florida

FLORIDA

The geographic location has given a big boost in


tourism and development.
Known as the Sunshine State due to the sun
rays throughout the year.
Various soils have been mapped varying from
sand to rich soil.
During the summer, the precipitation is heavy
leaving it comparatively dry in the winter.
Over 1000 species have been recorded
Known to have the longest coastline from all
contiguous states.

Economy

Known for exporting oranges.


Produces the bulk of USAs citrus fruits thanks to
the co-operating weather.
Second best state for producing vegetables.
The grapefruit production is the highest in the
world and covers a great percentage of the world
total.
Financial resources go to the following:
education, social welfare and healthcare.
Unemployment rate and cost of living is below
the national average.

Population Demographics

Age

Percentage

Under 5 years

5.9%

5 to 9 years

6.5%

10 to 14 years

6.6%

15 to19 years

6.3%

20 to 24 years

5.8%

25 to 34 years

13%

35 to 44 years

15.5%

45 to 54 years

12.9%

55 to 59 years

5.1%

60 to 64 years

4.6%

65 to 74 years

9.1%

75 to 84 years

6.4%

Most populous of the


southeastern states.
Most percentage of 35
to 44 year olds maybe
because most farmers
this age are still on the
job.
Stereotypically,
farmers are around 35
to 44 years old.
Greater percentage of
seniors in comparison
to Chicago.

Healthcare

Department of Health has


various services for
disabled, elderly, children
etc.
Also offers service for the
homeless, poor, mentally
ill etc.
Childrens departments
takes partial responsibility
for neglected and abused
children.

Education

No deprivation of
standard elementary
education.
Schools improving in
order to adapt to the
diverse culture.
Schools have greater
fund from governments
than other school within
the area.
Have big number of
enrollment in schools
each year.

Social Attitudes

Two types of settlers:


refugees and retired
seniors.
These settlers are heavily
taxed in order to support
the poor.
Much of the population is
elderly due to the enjoyable
and easy lifestyle.
Also an emerging
population of the young.
Majority of the population
are situated within urban
areas.

Why?

Good weather year


round.
Good agriculture.
Many attractions and
entertainments.
Smooth lifestyle.
Not many
youngsters -- less
trouble.
Largest producer of
citrus fruits.

Excellent economy.
USAs transportation
hub.
Good healthcare
Busy and engaging
lifestyle.
Work-oriented
citizens.
Attracts many
tourists and settlers.

Conclusion

Personally, I would live in


Chicago.
I like change in weather
My main focus is my career
Has a great economy
I can help places that are
deprived of healthcare and
hospitals
I like a busy lifestyle
Has entertaining features within
All facilities are within reach

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Prepared by: Sanya Bajaj

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