population density Flashcards
(7 cards)
1
Q
population density
A
number of people per km^2
2
Q
how to calculate population density
A
number of people divided by the area they occupy in km^2
3
Q
population distribution
A
the pattern/spread of where people live in the world
4
Q
sparsely population
A
Areas with few people per km^2
5
Q
densely population
A
areas with more people per km^2
6
Q
factors of a sparsely populated area
A
- infertile soils - limited job opportunities
- marshy lands (unsuitable land to build on) - hazards eg natural disaster
- steep relief (limited access to resources) - no attractions
- extreme climates - no military protection
7
Q
factors of a densely populated area
A
- access to sea and rivers - fertile soil
- flat land (land to build on) - good communication / transport links
- access to fresh and reliable water - quality of products
- natural resources - trade / globalisation
- employment
