Influences on Population Distribution and Density (Leaving Cert Geography): Flashcards
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Define population density
Define population density
No. of people per area (population ÷ land area, people per km²)
Two main categories of population distribution influences
Two main categories of population distribution influences
Physical factors & human factors
% of world's population living below 500m altitude
% of world's population living below 500m altitude
Over 80%
% of world's pop. in N. hemisphere temperate zones
% of world's pop. in N. hemisphere temperate zones
Approx. 90%
% of Egypt's population within 6km of River Nile
% of Egypt's population within 6km of River Nile
90% (over 82 million people)
Define colonisation
Define colonisation
Formation of settlements to control territories & exploit resources
Deaths during Great Famine (1845-1849)
Deaths during Great Famine (1845-1849)
1 million
Americans claiming Irish ancestry today
Americans claiming Irish ancestry today
39.6 million
Syrian conflict deaths by 2016
Syrian conflict deaths by 2016
Approx. 400,000
Syrian refugees who fled Syria
Syrian refugees who fled Syria
4.5 million
Irish emigrants Apr 2013-Apr 2014
Irish emigrants Apr 2013-Apr 2014
Over 81,900
Define forced migration
Define forced migration
People unwillingly moved from homes (conflict/economy/policy)
Define physiological density
Define physiological density
People per area of productive agricultural land
Ireland's physiological density
Ireland's physiological density
402.5 people per km²
Ireland's standard population density
Ireland's standard population density
68 people per km²