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    IGCSE GEOGRAPHY

    Population Dynamics: Population Density & Distribution



    POPULATION & SETTLEMENT Candidates should be able to:
    Population Dynamics Describe the factors influencing the density and distribution of population and
    population migration.

    Population distribution means the pattern of where people live. World population distribution is uneven.
    Places which are __________ populated
    contain few people. Places which are
    ____________ populated contain many
    people.
    Sparsely populated places tend to be
    difficult places to live. These are usually
    places with ______environments e.g.
    Antarctica. Places which are densely
    populated are ________ environments
    e.g. Europe.
    Population distribution is usually shown
    by a _______ map.



    Population density is a measurement of the ________________________. It is an ____________ number.

    Population density is calculated _________
    ___________________________________

    Population density is usually shown as the
    __________________________________.
    Kenya = 47 people/km
    2

    Singapore = 6389 people/km
    2


    Shown by a _____________________ map
    darker = more dense population
    lighter = less dense population




    Places with a high concentration of people = densely populated.
    Places with a low concentration of people = sparsely
    populated.













    ECONOMIC
    Ports and good infrastructure (railways, roads,
    airports) e.g. Sydney

    CLIMATE
    evenly distributed rainfall, no extreme temperatures
    e.g. North West Europe

    NATURAL ROUTES
    confluence of rivers, gaps through mountains e.g.
    Rhine Valley
    VEGETATION
    forest (e.g. Amazon)
    POLITICAL
    lack of government investment, depopulation of
    rural and old industrial areas, loss of land through
    deforestation and soil erosion
    SOCIAL
    better housing opportunities e.g. Arizona,
    education, health facilities e.g. Milan, good
    entertainment, retirement areas e.g. Spanish Coasts
    FACTORS
    CLIMATE
    Extremely high or low temperatures, high humidity,
    unreliable rainfall (e.g. Sahara desert)
    RELIEF
    high, rugged mountains (e.g. Andes)
    NATURAL RESOURCES
    lacking in minerals, fossil fuels e.g. Ethiopia
    SOIL
    Thin soils in mountainous areas (e.g. Northern
    Scandinavia)
    soils lacking in humus (e.g. Sahel) or affected by
    leaching (e.g. Rainforests)
    WATER SUPPLY
    unreliable sources e.g. Afghanistan
    ECONOMIC
    limited facilities and poor transport links e.g. Sudan
    NATURAL ROUTES
    mountain barriers e.g. Himalayas
    POLITICAL
    Government investment, new towns, reclamation of
    land

    RELIEF
    Flat plain and low lying areas (e.g Bangladesh),
    broad river valleys (e.g. Ganges)

    SOCIAL
    Poor housing opportunities, little entertainment,
    poor facilities for retirement
    NATURAL RESOURCES
    minerals, fossil fuels or other energy sources e.g.
    Rhone Valley

    SOIL
    Deep fertile soils, left by rivers e.g. Nile Valley
    Volcanic soils e.g. Etna
    VEGETATION
    grasslands which are easy to clear and farm (e.g.
    Paris Basin)

    WATER SUPPLY
    Reliable sources e.g. North West Europe
    ECONOMIC
    Well-developed industrial areas e.g. Rhur
    money available for new high tech industries e.g.
    California

    CLIMATE
    Extremely high or low temperatures, high humidity,
    unreliable rainfall (e.g. Sahara desert)
    CLIMATE
    seasonal rainfall for agriculture e.g. Bangladesh

    ECONOMIC
    Development of tourism e.g. Banff (Canada)

    SOCIAL
    limited education e.g. Rwanda, fewer health
    facilities, poor facilities for retirement
    ECONOMIC
    lack of development of both industry and tourism,
    lack of money for new investments
    CLIMATE
    Areas with high sunshine or snowfall for tourism e.g.
    Nice and the Alps in France
    FACTORS AFFECTING POPULATION DISTRIBUTION & DENSITY
    DENSELY POPULATED AREAS SPARSELEY POPULATED AREAS






















































    CASE STUDY: POPULATION DISTRIBUTION & DENSITY IN BRAZIL

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