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Abstract:
Boston underwent a series of topographical, political, economic, and social changes that continue to shape its
role and appearance as a leading metropolis in the world. Boston, first incorporated as a town in 1630 and as a
city in 1822, is one of Americas oldest cities, with a rich economic and social history. Boston has grown with
landreclaimation and annexations. This vibrant, thriving city is renowned for its cultural facilities, world-class
educational institutions, champion sports franchises, as well as its place at the very forefront of American
history. The study of Boston gives us an insight of topography playing a major determinant in shaping the
settlement over the years.
Keywords:
Density, population, Landfill Reclamation, Population, Occupation
1. Introduction
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C) Soil:
Soil is an important factor in determining the density of population. Fertile soil supports
higher population density while infertile soil leads to low density.
D) Water Bodies:
Availability of water plays a significant role in determining the population of a given area.
Water is the basic necessity for several purposes including irrigation, industries, transport and
domestic affairs. Rivers are the greatest source of fresh potable water. Therefore, most of the
population is concentrated in the river valleys, and other waterfronts.
E) Mineral Resources:
Minerals act as great source of attraction for people from different areas, which results in
higher density of population.
F) Industries:
Industrial growth offers massive employment opportunities and acts as a great magnet to
attract people, particularly from the neighbouring areas. This results in higher population
density. Industrial areas are almost invariably associated with areas of high population
densities.
G) Transport:
Growth of population is directly proportional to the development of transport facilities.
H) Urbanization:
Urbanization and population concentration go hand-in-hand and are closely related to each
other. All the urban centres are marked by high density of population. The minimum density,
that an area should have to be designated as urban, is 400 persons per sq km.
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Areas of Very High Density: Areas having more than 100 persons per sq km are termed as
areas of very high population density.
Population is defined as the total number of individuals of a species present in a particular
area at a given time. A species has many populations living in different regions.
The scientific study of human population is called demography. It deals with three
phenomena;
(1) Changes in population size (growth or decline)
(2) The composition of population and
(3) The distribution of population in space.
It deals with five demographic processes namely fertility, mortality, marriage, migration
and social mobility. These five processes are continually at work within a population
determining size, composition and distribution.
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3.0 Conclusion
The original profile of Boston remains beneath the surface of the modern city. When one
realizes the dimensions of the changes enacted upon this site, one is filled with a new
appreciation for the achievement of earlier centuries. The historical sequence of landfill
projects in Boston also helps explain some of the peculiarities of the modern urban
landscape.
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4.0 References
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