Unit 1.1: Population and Economic Development Patterns

Question 1

Favoured locations that affect population distribution at a global scale

Answer 1

• Fertile valleys (Nile valley)
• Places with a regular supply of water
• A climate that is not too extreme
• Places with good communications

Question 2

Disadvantaged areas that affect population distribution at a global scale

Answer 2

• Deserts (too dry)
• Mountains (too steep)
• High latitudes (too cold)
• Rainforests (too infertile)

Question 3

Name 3 human factors that lead to a high population

Answer 3

• Political: Effective public services, A safe and reliable Government
• Social: Low crime rates
• Economic: The availability of jobs and economic activities, Good transport infrastructure

Question 4

Name 3 human factors that lead to a low population

Answer 4

• Political: Poor public services, civil war, governmental corruption
• Social: High crime rates
• Economic: Little or no economic opportunities (no income), no infrastructure (transport, energy, water, sanitation)

Question 5

Name 3 physical factors that lead to a high population

Answer 5

• Climate: Favourable climates where food can be produced, habitable environment
• Resources: Availability of resources (coal, oil, wood)
• Relief: Flat relief is easier to build on and develop

Question 6

Name 3 physical factors that lead to a low population

Answer 6

• Climate: Extreme climate (Hot or cold), difficult to grow crops or access water
• Resources: Lack of natural resources, challenges to economic development
• Relief: Dense vegetation (rainforests), mountainous land

Question 7

What is the GNI per capita for low income countries

Answer 7

Less than $1025

Question 8

Name 4 low income countries

Answer 8

Afghanistan, Chad, Laos, Zimbabwe

Question 9

What is the GNI per capita for low-middle income countries?

Answer 9

$1026-4035$

Question 10

List examples of low-middle income countries

Answer 10

Nigeria, Cambodia, Bolivia, Lebanon

Question 11

What is the GNI per capita for upper-middle income countries?

Answer 11

$4036-12476$

Question 12

List examples of upper-middle income countries

Answer 12

China, Mexico, Turkey, South Africa

Question 13

What is the GNI per capita for high income countries?

Answer 13

More than $12476

Question 14

List examples of high income countries

Answer 14

USA, Canada, Russia, Saudi Arabia

Question 15

GNI per capita

Answer 15

Measured by dividing a country’s gross national income by its mid-year population