3.2.4.1 Introduction to P & E Flashcards
key elements in the physical environment
climate, soils, water supply, other resources
key population parameters
distribution, density
topography
shape of the land
population density
the average number of people living in a specified area, usually expressed as the number of people per km2
population distribution
the pattern of where people live. this can be considered at all scales from local to global in an area/country
conurbations
an extended urban area, typically consisting of several towns merging with the suburbs of the central city
inertia
to remain unchanged
reasons for most dense areas of population and where
india, china
more industry, high IMR/lack of contraception/less education so high BR
estimate world pop in 2024
8 billion
role of development processes
human ability to acquire and make use of the resources made available by the physical environment
reasons for development surges
agrarian and green revolutions
industrial revolution in europe
health advancement
technology
SAD
seasonal affective disorder
DALYs
disability adjusted life year
IRS
indoor residual spraying
TFP
total factor productivity
