Population Flashcards

(14 cards)

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Q

Give a physical factor that affects population distribution (think sunshine)

A

Climate, more densely populated if climate warmer, for example it is sparse in Norway cuz cold

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Give a physical factor that affects population distribution (think england v scotland)

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Relief, flat land easy to build on, mountainous not, 80 percent of scot population live in central belt where it is flatter

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Give a physical factor that affects population distribution (nom nom)

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Soils, flat, gently sloping nutrient rich soil = more food to supply population, mountainous regions have dry soil so less food

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Give a human factor that affects population distribution (buzzz)

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Disease and pests, areas with marshland and high level of disease avoided so sparse populated

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Give a human factor that affects population distribution (late buses core)

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Transport, efficient transport systems appeal to people, cities by river means goods delivered easily, eg = New York by Hudson river

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Give a human factor that affects population distribution (moolah)

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Employment, rural to urban in developing for more jobs, more employment = more income so better life

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Give 2 examples of social indicators (how long ya got + smarty stuff)

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Life expectancy, and percent who can read and write

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Give 2 examples of economic indicators (think disgusting cleaning stuff + yearning for the farms)

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Percent employed in agriculture, and GDP (Gross Domestic Product)

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Give a factor affecting birth rates (monayy monayy)

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Cost of having family increases, less ppl want kids

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Give a factor affecting birth rates (oof)

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Infant mortality rates (developing country), are generally high, so having more kids to ensure some survive

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Give a factor affecting birth rates (preggo)

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Access to/education on contraception, less so in developing, so more babies born

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Give a factor affecting death rates (nom nom nom)

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Access to food, more access less famine so better survival and vice versa

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Give a factor affecting death rates (oooh its getting hot in here)

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Climate, in countries with drout etc, higher death rates

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Give a factor affecting death rates (selflove selfcare)

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Economic growth, able to invest in healthcare so ppl live longer

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