Population Distribution and Density (Leaving Cert Geography): Flashcards
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Population distribution definition
Population distribution definition
The spread of people across an area
Pattern of population distribution globally
Pattern of population distribution globally
Highly uneven
Example of extreme desert environment
Example of extreme desert environment
Sahara Desert
Example of polar region unsuitable for living
Example of polar region unsuitable for living
Antarctica
Example of high mountain range unsuitable for living
Example of high mountain range unsuitable for living
Himalaya Mountains
3 key advantages of desirable settlement areas
3 key advantages of desirable settlement areas
Comfortable climate, fresh water, fertile soils
Examples of desirable settlement regions
Examples of desirable settlement regions
SE Asia, Indian Subcontinent, Central Europe, lowland coasts
Population density definition
Population density definition
Number of people per square kilometre (km²)
Densely populated area threshold (per km²)
Densely populated area threshold (per km²)
More than 500 people per km²
Ireland's national average population density
Ireland's national average population density
68 people per km²
Dublin City population density
Dublin City population density
Over 4,500 people per km²
Rural Gaeltacht regions population density
Rural Gaeltacht regions population density
As low as 6 people per km²
% of world population in northern hemisphere
% of world population in northern hemisphere
Approximately 90%
Latitude range where most world population concentrated
Latitude range where most world population concentrated
Between 20° and 60° north of equator