Influencing Factors (Grade 10 NSC Matric Geography): Flashcards
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Population distribution
Population distribution
How people spread across Earth's surface
Population density
Population density
How many people in a specific area
Natural factors
Natural factors
Environmental conditions from physical geography
Socio-economic factors
Socio-economic factors
Human society & economic activity factors
Mountainous regions' population effect
Mountainous regions' population effect
Discourage large populations (e.g. Andes)
Flat terrain population effect
Flat terrain population effect
Attract higher densities (e.g. Nile Delta)
Often most crucial population factor
Often most crucial population factor
Water availability
Ganges Delta soil effect
Ganges Delta soil effect
Rich alluvial soils support dense farming & population
Egypt's water for irrigation %
Egypt's water for irrigation %
85%
Resources effect (e.g. Ruhr Valley)
Resources effect (e.g. Ruhr Valley)
Mineral/energy deposits attract population growth