Population Flashcards

Question

What is population distribution?

Answer 1

The spread of people in an area is called population distribution. ## Footnote It tells you where people are and where they're not.

Answer 2

The Amazon rainforest is too hot and wet for people, and its dense forest makes communications and settlement difficult. ## Footnote It is sparsely populated.

Answer 3

Bangladesh is low-lying and flat with rich, fertile soil, hot and wet climate, creating ideal farming conditions. ## Footnote It is densely populated.

Answer 4

Too hot/cold, too wet/dry, steep slopes, poor transport, few natural resources, lack of investment ## Footnote These factors can hinder population growth and settlement in certain areas.

Answer 5

Pleasant climate, good food supply, good water supply, industry and jobs ## Footnote These factors can encourage population growth and settlement in certain areas.

Answer 6

It is a positive factor that encourages settlement and growth. ## Footnote A pleasant climate can lead to a higher quality of life.

Answer 7

It is a positive factor that supports larger populations. ## Footnote A reliable food supply is essential for sustaining communities.

Answer 8

It is a positive factor that supports health and agriculture. ## Footnote Access to clean water is crucial for any settlement.

Answer 9

They are a negative factor that can limit settlement and development. ## Footnote Steep terrain can make construction and agriculture challenging.

Answer 10

Industry and jobs are positive factors that attract people to an area. ## Footnote Economic opportunities are a major draw for population growth.

Answer 11

Population density describes how many people there are per square kilometer. ## Footnote It is like how thickly or thinly butter is spread out.

Answer 12

Densely populated means there are lots of people in one area.

Answer 13

Sparsely populated means there are few people in one area.

Answer 14

More stuff to do, wider variety of jobs/opportunities, and closer to most amenities with less travel.

Answer 15

Distribution refers to how people are spread out, which can be uneven.

Answer 16

London - where the King/royal family lives.

Answer 17

Russia - due to war.

Answer 18

To show intervals as colors, where darker shades represent high numbers and lighter shades represent low numbers.

Answer 19

Population Density = Population / Area

Answer 20

A choropleth map.

Answer 21

When you see the command word 'describe', you just tell me what you see. You need to give me facts & figures. ## Footnote Example: Today is cold at 4°C but with strong winds of 5 mph, the wind chill factor makes it feel more like -1°C.

Answer 22

From the chloropleth map, it is evident that Finland has the lowest population of 5,000,000.

Answer 23

Sweden also has a low population of 9,000,000.

Answer 24

One of the most populated countries on the map with 400,000 people is Malta.

Answer 25

Most of the smaller countries are very densely populated, while the larger countries are more sparsely populated.

Answer 26

When you see the command word 'explain', you need to tell me why. You should use geographical theory in your explanation.

Answer 27

For example, 'Why is it so cold? This is because there is a depression.'

Answer 28

Europe has a high population density compared to other continents, with large concentrations of people in urban and industrial regions such as Western Europe, the Benelux countries, and parts of the United Kingdom, Germany, and Italy. Densely populated areas are often centered around major cities like Paris, London, and Berlin, while regions such as Northern Scandinavia and parts of Eastern Europe have much lower population densities due to harsher climates and less urban development.

Answer 29

Europe’s population density is generally high because much of the continent has a long history of urbanization, industrial development, and accessible geography. Countries like the Netherlands, Germany, the UK, and Italy have many large cities close together, with good infrastructure and economic opportunities, which attract and support large populations. In contrast, areas like northern Scandinavia (e.g., northern Sweden, Norway, and Finland) have much lower population densities. These regions are colder, more mountainous or forested, and less suited for large-scale farming or dense urban living, so fewer people live there. Overall, Europe’s dense population is mostly found in areas with mild climates, fertile land, and strong economies, while harsher or less developed regions remain more sparsely populated.

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