Population Density Flashcards
How do you find population density?
Total population divided by total area
What is the total area measure in?
km^2
What is the definition of population density?
It is the number of people living in an area
What are the physical factors affecting a sparsely populated area?
Mountains may make it difficult to construct buildings and roads, making them inaccessible
What are the physical factors affecting a densely populated area?
Costal areas may attract more people and are easier to access since costal land is typically flat
What are the economic factors affecting a sparsely populated area?
places where there is no economic opportunities may be sparsely populated
What are the economic factors affecting a densely populated area?
Availability of jobs leads to an increase in population
What are the social factors affecting a sparsely populated area?
High levels of crime in poor places lead to a low population density
What are the social factors affecting a densely populated area?
Low crime rates attract people to live there as its safe
What are the political factors affecting a sparsely populated area?
Poor public services such as education and healthcare discourage people from living there
What are the political factors affecting a densely populated area?
Good public services such as education and healthcare may attract more people and a larger population
