Lesson 2 - Variations in Population Density + Structure

Question 1

How does population density change as you move away from the CBD?

Answer 1

Dramatic rise into urban ridge
Rapid drop into Interwar Suburban Depression
Gradual rise into Urban Fringe Cliff
Slowly falls towards rural fringe

Question 2

Which factors have the most significant impact upon population density?

Answer 2

Physical Environment
Socio-Economic Status
Dwelling Type + Household size
Functions
Planning

Question 3

How can the physical environment have an impact upon population density?

Answer 3

Flat areas lend themselves to residential planning
Construction on slopes + floodplains expensive
Difficult terrain avoided until housing demand becomes urgent

Question 4

How can socio-economic status have an impact upon population density?

Answer 4

Wealthy live on West windwards side of town
Pollution drifts over leeward side

Question 5

How can dwelling type + household size have an impact upon population density?

Answer 5

Flats increase density
Normal houses lower density
Larger houses can accommodate more residents

Question 6

How can functions have an impact upon population density?

Answer 6

Intermixing of residential + non-residential areas lowers density
Activities such as manufacturing can reduce Quality of Life, cheap + high density housing becomes more prominent

Question 7

How can planning have an impact upon population density?

Answer 7

Controls urban sprawl + density of all residential development
Determines units per hectare