Population distribution in France: Physical resources

Question 1

France has an average population density of

Answer 1

107 people/km2

Question 2

Population distribution is

Answer 2

Highly uneven

Question 3

Over 50% occupy

Answer 3

10% of the land

Question 4

In Central Massif the density is:

Answer 4

less than 80 people/km2

Question 5

Describe the climate of Central Massif

Answer 5

cool summers and cold, wet winters

Question 6

Describe the relief of Central Massif

Answer 6

Is 1000m above sea level and is mountainous, making it unsuitable for building upon

Question 7

Limousin is the most remote part of Central Massif, with a population density of:

Answer 7

42 people/ km2

Question 8

The Alps and Pyrenees have population densities of:

Answer 8

less than 20 people/km2

Question 9

Describe the Alps and Pyrenees in terms of relief and climate

Answer 9

The Alps and Pyrenees are snowy, unsupportive of life and cold in the winter and summer. This means that they are unsuitable to sustain massive populations.

Question 10

In contrast the lowland basins have a population density of

Answer 10

more than 100 people/km2

Question 11

How many meters above sea level are the basins on average?

Answer 11

less than 200 meters

Question 12

Describe the climate of these regions

Answer 12

Mild winters and warm summers

Question 13

What is the density of the Ile de France region?

Answer 13

1000 people/km2