Population Distribution Flashcards

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Q

What is meant by the term ‘carrying capacity’?

A

the maximum number of people that a place can support, given the availability of food, water and resources

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What is population distribution?

A

The spread of a population

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3
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What are 5 physical factors that impact where people are found?

A
  • soil
  • climate (type and change)
  • hazards
  • resources
  • topography
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4
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How does climate impact populations?

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  • climate for growing crops
  • water availability
  • tropical diseases
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5
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How does soil impact populations?

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  • soil water content and quality impacts agriculture
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6
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How do hazards impact populations?

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  • dangerous, some people may leave
  • potential for energy production and fertile soil
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How do natural resources impact populations?

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  • oil/fossil fuels used for energy
  • water availability for agriculture and sanitation
  • wood and other resources needed for settlement growth
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8
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How much rain does the North of Niger receive?

A

200mm

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9
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How much rain does the South of Niger receive?

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600mm

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10
Q

Describe the population distribution in Niger…

A

Larger population density in the South and far more sparsely populated in the North

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11
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What are 2 physical factors causing the population distribution in Niger?

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  • lack of water in the North (no crops/sanitation)
  • high levels of droughts in the North -> poor soil quality?
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What are 2 human factors causing the population distribution in Niger?

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  • lack of infrastructure -> no food aid
  • lack of investment in irrigation systems (however wouldn’t be needed as much if there was rainfall)
  • culturally want larger families
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What are 2 human factors causing the population distribution in China?

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  • access to coast -> industry and opportunities
  • bigger cities attracting more people
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14
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What are 2 physical factors causing the population distribution in China?

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  • west has little rainfall and more arid conditions
  • west has mountains and deserts
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