Population Flashcards
(14 cards)
Give a physical factor that affects population distribution (think sunshine)
Climate, more densely populated if climate warmer, for example it is sparse in Norway cuz cold
Give a physical factor that affects population distribution (think england v scotland)
Relief, flat land easy to build on, mountainous not, 80 percent of scot population live in central belt where it is flatter
Give a physical factor that affects population distribution (nom nom)
Soils, flat, gently sloping nutrient rich soil = more food to supply population, mountainous regions have dry soil so less food
Give a human factor that affects population distribution (buzzz)
Disease and pests, areas with marshland and high level of disease avoided so sparse populated
Give a human factor that affects population distribution (late buses core)
Transport, efficient transport systems appeal to people, cities by river means goods delivered easily, eg = New York by Hudson river
Give a human factor that affects population distribution (moolah)
Employment, rural to urban in developing for more jobs, more employment = more income so better life
Give 2 examples of social indicators (how long ya got + smarty stuff)
Life expectancy, and percent who can read and write
Give 2 examples of economic indicators (think disgusting cleaning stuff + yearning for the farms)
Percent employed in agriculture, and GDP (Gross Domestic Product)
Give a factor affecting birth rates (monayy monayy)
Cost of having family increases, less ppl want kids
Give a factor affecting birth rates (oof)
Infant mortality rates (developing country), are generally high, so having more kids to ensure some survive
Give a factor affecting birth rates (preggo)
Access to/education on contraception, less so in developing, so more babies born
Give a factor affecting death rates (nom nom nom)
Access to food, more access less famine so better survival and vice versa
Give a factor affecting death rates (oooh its getting hot in here)
Climate, in countries with drout etc, higher death rates
Give a factor affecting death rates (selflove selfcare)
Economic growth, able to invest in healthcare so ppl live longer