Factors affecting Distribution - Definitions

Question 1

Demography

Answer 1

Study of the size, composition, and distribution of population

Question 2

Population Size

Answer 2

Number of people in a given area

Question 3

Population Distribution

Answer 3

how a population is spread spatially

Question 4

Population Density

Answer 4

total population/total land area

Question 5

Development

Answer 5

Reaching an acceptable standard of living for all people by improving economic and social conditions (ex: food, shelter, safety, education, health services)

Question 6

Physical Factors Affecting Distribution

Answer 6

Shape; Height of land; Resources; Climate; Coastal Regions

Question 7

Human Factors Affecting Distribution

Answer 7

(Political) Stable Governments; (economic) Job Opportunities; (Social) live close to each other

Question 8

How many people live near the equator

Answer 8

85% of the global population lives near the equator

Question 9

How many people live in low areas

Answer 9

85% live in areas less than 500m above sea level

Question 10

How many people live close to the ocean

Answer 10

75% of population lives within 1000 km of the ocean