Case Study: Population Distribution and Density in France (Leaving Cert Geography): Quizzes
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What is the approximate population of France?
What is the approximate population of France?
64 million people
What is France's average population density per square kilometre?
What is France's average population density per square kilometre?
122 people
Where is the Empty Diagonal located?
Where is the Empty Diagonal located?
Through the Massif Central
What is the population density range in the Empty Diagonal?
What is the population density range in the Empty Diagonal?
0-49 people per km²
What caused reduced need for workers in the Empty Diagonal?
What caused reduced need for workers in the Empty Diagonal?
Agricultural mechanisation
Where do Empty Diagonal migrants typically move to?
Where do Empty Diagonal migrants typically move to?
Paris or Rhône Valley
What is the primary economic driver of the Mediterranean coast?
What is the primary economic driver of the Mediterranean coast?
Tourism
Which cities are well-established tourist destinations on the French Riviera?
Which cities are well-established tourist destinations on the French Riviera?
Nice and Cannes
Which heavy industries are found in Marseille?
Which heavy industries are found in Marseille?
Oil refining & chemical processing
What natural resources made the Nord region an industrial powerhouse?
What natural resources made the Nord region an industrial powerhouse?
Coal and iron ore deposits
When did the Nord region's natural resources become exhausted?
When did the Nord region's natural resources become exhausted?
Mid-20th century
What modern industries operate in Lille today?
What modern industries operate in Lille today?
Computer manufacturing & car assembly
What transport improvement helped the Nord region's redevelopment?
What transport improvement helped the Nord region's redevelopment?
TGV high-speed rail lines
How many people live in the Greater Paris Area?
How many people live in the Greater Paris Area?
Over 11 million
Which ports are important urban centres in the Seine Valley?
Which ports are important urban centres in the Seine Valley?
Rouen and Le Havre