Population changes & characteristics Flashcards
What are the 3 patterns of population distribution?
- Uniform (set pattern)
- Random
- Clumped
State 5 factors that affect population distribution
- Environment
- Relief
- Availability of land
- Climate
- Amount of natural resources
State 3 factors that result in a sparsely populated area
- Climate (low rainfall in Sahara)
- Vegetation (amazon rainforest)
- Relief (mountains)
State 3 factors that result in a densely populated area
- Relief (flat lowlands - Bangladesh)
- Resources (easily accessible)
- Water supplies (reliable rainfall)
What are 4 causes of population growth?
- Health: number of healthcare facilities, birth control etc.
- Education: literacy, female education
- Social provision: levels of care for elderly, water supply
- Political: taxation, war and conflict
In what type of areas does population grow the fastest?
In LEDC’s as birth control is limited, and female education is poor
In what type of areas is population growth the slowest?
MEDC’s, as they have more access to healthcare and contraceptives
What is a HIC?
High income country
Give an example of a HIC
UK
What is an MIC?
Middle income
Give an example of an MIC
Brazil
What is an LIC?
Low income country
Give an example of an LIC
Bangladesh
What are HIC’s, MIC’s, and LIC’s based on?
GNI (gross domestic income per capita)
What are the two main components of population change?
- Natural change (brought about by birth and death rates)
- Migration change (immigrants and emigrants will cause a population change)
