Global Population Distribution

Question 1

Explain climate as a factor of global population distribution

Answer 1

Few people live in areas such as Arctic Canada as permafrost makes building houses and roads difficult as the ground is frozen for much of the year

Question 2

Fully explain relief as a factor of global population distribution

Answer 2

People prefer to live on flat lowland areas because it is easier to build (e.g. houses, roads and railways) (e.g. Eastern China)

Question 3

Fully explain relief as a factor of global population distribution

Answer 3

People prefer to live on flat lowland areas because it is easier to build (e.g. houses, roads and railways) (e.g. Eastern China)

Question 4

Fully explain soil quality as a factor of global population distribution

Answer 4

People prefer to live in areas with fertile soils so that crops can be grown to supply food Land next to rivers is often densely populated due to the alluvium in the soil making it fertile (E.g. Ganges Valley)

Question 5

Fully explain natural resources as a factor of global population distribution

Answer 5

People prefer to live in areas with fertile soils so that crops can be grown to supply food Land next to rivers is often densely populated due to the alluvium in the soil makinfertile (E.g. Ganges Valley)

Question 6

Fully explain communications as a factor of global population distribution

Answer 6

Places with good transport links attract people and industries which in turn creates employment opportunities, so more people live there. (E.g. Central Lowlands of
Scotland)

Question 7

Fully explain war as a factor of global population distribution

Answer 7

Population density in areas like Syria is falling as people flee conflict and persecution. This can then increase population densities in areas such as Turkey where refugee
camps develop.

Question 8

Fully explain government aid as a factor of global population distribution

Answer 8

Industries locate where there is Government funding available, as a result, people move into these areas for work. (e.g. Singapore)