Population distribution Flashcards
(17 cards)
What is the current population 2024 ?
8.1 billion
Least densely populated country is…
Greenland
Most densely populated country is…
Monaco
What is the largest city by population ?
Tokyo
Define population distribution
Population distribution refers to which areas of the world are sparsely or densely populated
What is population density
The number of people per km2.
It is how much people are in one area.
Definition of a densely populated place
A high number of people per km2
Definition of a sparsely populated place
A lower number of people per km2
What is a chloropleth map ?
A map that uses colour or shading to show data
What is Demography ?
The study of population
What is the Demographic Transition Model ?
The DTM shows the relationship between birth rates and death rates and population, but not migration. They are stages
What are the 2 most populous countries ?
China and India ( both with 1.4 billion people)
Give 5 reasons why an area could be sparsely populated ?
- risk of natural disasters
- extreme climates ~ cannot grow crops
- lack of freshwater ~ bodies of water freeze
- landlocked countries (no docks, seas, ports) ~ cannot import or export
- mountainous land ~ cannot build on
- fewer jobs ~ less money, less things to do
- Land -snow or desert ~ cannot grow food ~ no nutrients ~ not self sufficient
Give 5 reasons why an area might be densely populated ?
- irrigation and freshwater supply
- fertile soils and food supply
- coastal locations ~ for trade (navigable rivers)
- natural resources ( e.g. fossil fuels)
-flat land ~ to build roads, homes
- availability of jobs ~ money
- good weather ~ tourism
What is alluvium ?
A fertile material deposited by a river on a flood pain. It makes land more fertile for crops.
What does sparsely mean ?
Without much people in the area
What does densely mean ?
With a lot of people in the area
