Sparsely Populated Area Western Australia Flashcards
1
Q
Sparsely populated definition
A
Areas that have small populations in a unit of area
2
Q
Average population density
A
0.1 people per km squared
3
Q
How many european countries can fit into Australia
A
15
4
Q
Political factors
A
- government doesnt invest in roads and rail ways because it is expensive and they crack because of the extreme heat
- this means that there are bad connections
5
Q
Economic factors
A
- only jobs are in mines and minerals
- farming hasnt been developed so no jobs linked to farming
- small variety of jobs on offer
6
Q
Social factors
A
- difficult to live comfortably
- temperatures can reach 50°C
- low birth rate
7
Q
Physical factors
A
- sand storms
- 12 hours away from mining area (Newnon) to Perth
- desert climate
- non-fertile land
- lack of rainfall
