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Chapter 2American Population 1. General Information 2. Composition 3. Distribution 4. Immigration Acts 1. General information: world population What is the total population of the world today? According to the UN, the 7 billionth baby would be born on Oct. 31 (2011) in India. Danica May Camacho (丹尼卡·梅·卡马乔), the 7-billionth baby, came into the world two minutes before midnight on Oct. 30 in the Philippines. The 6 Billionth Baby: Oct. 12, 1999. The UN estimated there will be 8 billion people on Earth by 2025. 1. General information: world population What is the rank of the seven continents in terms of total population? What is the rank of the seven continents in terms of population density? What are the top 5 countries in total population? What are the top 5 countries in population density? What are the top 5 cities in total population? U.S. population /population/www/popclockus.html (population clock) The United States Census Bureau part of the Bureau of Commerce; performs official count every 10 year (first census in 1790) collects national demographic and economic data Uses of census result Core use: seats each state is allowed in the House of Representatives Government uses e.g.: Decide location of new housing public facilities; Plan transportation systems and roadways Business uses e.g.: Forecast future product demand 2. Composition: melting pot Melting pot: a metaphor for a heterogeneous society becoming more homogeneous, the different elements “melting together” into a harmonious whole with a common culture (Americanized). the exact term melting pot came into general usage in 1908, after the premiere of the play The Melting Pot by Israel Zangwill. Today, the world emphasizes multiculturalism, not assimilation. Therefore, the old melting pot metaphor is giving way to new ones such as salad bowl and mosaic. The Great American Melting Pot Lyrics Music by Lynn Ahrens My grandmother came from RussiaA satchel (小背包) on her knee,M