global population density Flashcards

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how much of the population currently live in urban areas? how much is it expected to rise to by 2050?

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55%

expected to rise to 2/3 by 2050

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what are some of the most densely populated areas?

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bangladesh (1,144 ppl per sq km)
hong kong (6,750 ppl per sq km)

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what are examples of sparsely populated areas?

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central australia
sahara
canada

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why can bangladesh support a denser population?

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they have very fertile soil
floodplains are good for crops
so good food supply

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