Population Flashcards
What is population density?
Population density tells us how many people live in an area of land.
What is the calculation of population density?
Total population divided by area =?persons/km2
What is a densely and sparsely populated area?
Densely populated areas have lots of people in an area i.e a high population.
Sparsely populated areas have few people in an area i.e a low population.
What is population distribution?
Population distribution is the spread of people in an area.
What is the worlds population described as?
Uneven
What continents has the greatest and lowest percentages of the world’s population?
The continent with the greatest percentage of the world’s population is Asia.
The continent with the lowest percentage of the world’s population is Oceania.
What are the two factors affecting population population distribution?
Physical and Human factors.
Give examples of some positive Human factors.
- Good food supply.
- Good roads, railways, ports etc.
- Money for investment.
- Industry and jobs.
Give examples of some negative Human factors.
- Lack of investment.
- Little investment and few jobs.
- Poor transport links.
Give examples of some positive Physical factors.
- Pleasant climate
- Natural resources for industry
- Good soil for growing crops
- Open grassland for animals.
Give examples of some negative Physical factors.
- Too hot or cold
- Steep slopes
- Few natural resources
- Poor soils for farming
- Too wet or dry
- Dense forest
Give examples of city attractions.
- Childcare is easily organised
- Closer to emergency services
- Better transport link, buses, trains, main roads are easily accessed.
- There are loads of shops and places to see.
- Loads of jobs available more places to find a job. Better paid jobs.
- Tourist destinations.
- Restaurants create more diverse culture.
- People like to live closer to family and friends.
