Changing Population - Part 1 Flashcards
What does Population Distribution mean?
Described how people are spread out. (Even, Clustered or Random)
What are the reasons for difference in population?
A range of physical factors such as relief
A range of human factors such as accessibility
What does the Brandt Line do?
Separates MEDCs to LEDCs (North - MEDCs & South - LEDCs)
What percent in the Rich North live in Urban Areas?
75%
What percent in the Poor South live in Urban Areas?
37%
Why are places Densely Populated (Physical Factors)?
Soils are deeper with humus
Vegetation is Better
Flat Low Lying Land
No Extreme Climates
Why are Places Sparse? Give an Example
Amazon Rainforest
Lack of Investment Poor Water Supply Few Natural Resources Steep Slopes Too Hot or Too Cold
Why are places Densely Populated (Human Factors)?
Transport Links
Economic Jobs
Political Investment
What is the Population in Brazil?
186 million
What is the Population Density in the Centre West of Brazil?
Inaccessible so low Population Density. Capital has been moved there (Brasilia) so Population increasing.
What is the Population Density in the South East of Brazil?
Highest Population Density. Cities like Rio de Janeiro. Industries centre on Brazil
What is the Population Density in the South of Brazil?
Fertile Soil & Suitable Climate so High Population
What is the Population Density in the North East of Brazil?
Third Population. Number are decreasing due to drought
What is the Population Density in the North of Brazil?
Sparsely Populated as it contains the Amazon Rainforest & Dense Vegetation
Give a Case Study to describe the Population Distribution
Brazil - South America
