Demographics+Activity

You are a top salesman for Nike Shoe Company. The company has just introduced a brand new basketball sneaker. Nike is considering selling it in Florida. You have been selected to determine which part of the state of Florida, people are most likely to buy your sneaker. There is information about the population of the different parts of the state of Florida, which you must know before you can make a decision. Demographic studies can tell us a lot about changes in a country's economy and culture. For example, government can use this information to plan for roads and schools. In addition, businesses can predict the size of the market for their product. What information would you need to know about the population of the different parts of the state before you start selling?

A salesman for Nike's shoe company utilizes reasoning and conceptual understanding skills to develop a PowerPoint presentation. To do this, you will need to use all the information gathered:

Define the following terms: demography and population.

Identify factors that affect populations.

Identify three main categories that limit population expansion and explain each.

Find the temperature for two cities in Florida and decide if temperature is a factor in considering ifthe people who would wear the sneakers.