world population distribution

Question 1

what are some reasons (physical/natural and human) for high or low density (3each)

Answer 1

physical/natural:
- resources
- climate
- relief
human:
- political
- social
- economic

Question 2

where is the population more dense (5)

Answer 2

• southeast Asia
• west Africa
• europe
• eastern US seaboard
• coastal regions

Question 3

what type of place is the population more sparse

Answer 3

extreme climates, terrain

Question 4

what is Canada’s fertility rate

Answer 4

1.3

Question 5

what are 2 policies promoting population growth

Answer 5

1) immigration (atrract skilled immigrants)
2) pro-natalist (encourages birth, unsuccessfully)