Geo Terms

Question 1

Define population distribution and what are the 3 types

Answer 1

Is the spread of people across the world

Ex Southern Ontario is densely populated unlike Nunavut

The types are concentrated ( like southern Ontario, evenly spaced and unevenly spaced ( Canada)

Question 2

Define population density

Answer 2

A nations area in square Km divided by its population

Ex Canada has a low population density because of its large size and relatively small population

Question 3

Define rural

Answer 3

An area that does not include settlements of 1000 people or more

Ex is and country land

Question 4

Define Urban

Answer 4

Areas including cities or towns that have more than 1000 people

Most Canadians live in urban areas

Question 5

Define urbanization

Answer 5

A process by which so many people move into rural areas close to existing cities that these ares become urban