global population density Flashcards
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A
2
Q
how much of the population currently live in urban areas? how much is it expected to rise to by 2050?
A
55%
expected to rise to 2/3 by 2050
3
Q
what are some of the most densely populated areas?
A
bangladesh (1,144 ppl per sq km)
hong kong (6,750 ppl per sq km)
4
Q
what are examples of sparsely populated areas?
A
central australia
sahara
canada
5
Q
why can bangladesh support a denser population?
A
they have very fertile soil
floodplains are good for crops
so good food supply