Population density Flashcards
1
Q
Define population density
A
The average number of people in a given area. e.g. per km2
2
Q
What attract people to live in some areas?
A
- Employment
- Good communications
- Flat land
- Fertile soil
- Reliable water supplies
- Natural resources
3
Q
Why do few people live in some areas?
A
- Infertile soil
- Marshy land
- Extreme climate
- Steep relief