Population

Question 1

Is the worlds population increasing or decreasing?

Answer 1

The population is increasing rapidly

Question 2

What is an MEDC?

Answer 2

More Economically Developed Countries (MEDC)
It has a
- low birth rate
- low death rate
- small natural increase

Question 3

What is an LEDC?

Answer 3

Less Economically Developed Countries (LEDC)
It has a
- high birth rate
- higher death rate than MEDC’s
-large natural increase

Question 4

What is population density

Answer 4

Its the number of people living in a set area

Question 5

What type of map is used to measure population density

Answer 5

A Choropleth map

Question 6

What are sparsely populated areas?

Answer 6

• Australian outback
• Tropical rainforest
• Sahara desert
• Antarctica

Question 7

What are examples of densely populated areas?

Answer 7

• Tokyo
• Rio de Janeiro
• Cairo
• New York

Question 8

How can population be spread or distributed?

Answer 8

• it can be evenly spread
• it can be clustered around one area
• and it can be distributed randomly

Question 9

What are some properties of a densely populated areas?

Answer 9

Densely populated areas usually have
- a pleasant climate
- Flat or gently sloping land
- a good food supply
- good soil for growing crops
- good water supply
- open grassland for animals
- industry and jobs
- money for investment
- natural resources for industry
- good roads, railways, ports etc.

Question 10

What are some properties of sparsely populated areas?

Answer 10

• steep slopes
• too hot or cold
• too wet or dry
• poor soil for farming
• dense forest
• poor water supply
• few natural resources
• poor transport links
• lack of or little investment
• few jobs