Population Density Flashcards

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Population density

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Is the number of people in an area per km squared

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Population distribution

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Tells where people are and where they aren’t

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3
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Density calculation

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Total population/area

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4
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Positive Factors for population distribution

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Good roads etc
Industry+jobs
Pleasant climate
Good water supply

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Negative factors for population distribution

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Too wet/dry
Too hot/cold
Poor water supply
Poor transport
Few jobs

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Reasons for low populat density

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Too hot/cold
Too wet/dry
Poor water supply
Poor soil
Few natural resources
Poor transport
Little investment
Few jobs

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What are physical reasons for high population density

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Dense forest
Pleasant climate
Open grassland
Good soil
Gently sloping land
Good water+food supply

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Human factors for high population density

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Good roads etc
Industry and jobs
Money for investment

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