Population Density Flashcards
1
Q
What do we use population density as..
A
A measure of how many people live in a set area
2
Q
Population density is measured in..
A
People per square kilometre (km2)
3
Q
Places that have a high population density are said to be..
A
Densely populated
4
Q
Places that have a low population density are said to be…
A
Sparsely populated
5
Q
3 examples of places that are sparsely populated
A
Australian outback
Tropical rainforest
Sahara desert
6
Q
3 examples of places that are densely populated
A
Tokyo
Rio de janerio
New York
7
Q
3 reasons why a place is densely populated
A
Pleasant climate
Good food supply
Good water supply
8
Q
3 reasons why a place is sparsely populated
A
Too hot or cold
Too wet or dry
Poor water supply
