Population and the Environment (AQA A-Level Geography): Flashcards
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Population density definition
Population density definition
Average number of people per km²
Population distribution definition
Population distribution definition
Pattern of where people live
Egypt: % living on 4% of land near Nile
Egypt: % living on 4% of land near Nile
95% of population
Egypt Nile Valley density (people/km²)
Egypt Nile Valley density (people/km²)
2,000+ people/km²
How often is census conducted
How often is census conducted
Every 5 or 10 years
3 factors for population estimates between census
3 factors for population estimates between census
Birth rates, death rates, net migration
Urban vs rural population density
Urban vs rural population density
Urban areas have higher density than rural
Most fundamental factor for human settlement
Most fundamental factor for human settlement
Access to water supply
Legacy effects in population geography
Legacy effects in population geography
Large populations remain after resources depleted
Soil types that attract agricultural populations
Soil types that attract agricultural populations
Volcanic and alluvial soils