Population Around The UK Flashcards
What is population density?
The average number of people in a given area expressed as people per km squared
What is the urban core?
An urban area with a high population density
What is the population density in most of Scotland?
Around 0-50 with areas of 50-250
What is the population density around Glasgow and Newcastle?
250-500 to over 1000
What is the population density around south east england?
Mainly 50-250 with the outer most area of London and 250-500 with the core of London at +1000
What is the population density in Liverpool?
500-1000
Why does population density vary?
Because certain areas may have better farmland, more facilities better climate, more opportunities and cheaper housing and are all pull factors into making people want to live their
