Understanding Population Distribution and Density (Grade 10 NSC Matric Geography): Flashcards
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Population distribution
Population distribution
How people are spread out over an area
Dispersed (sparse) pattern
Dispersed (sparse) pattern
People scattered with large gaps between them
SA example of dispersed pattern
SA example of dispersed pattern
Karoo and parts of the Northern Cape
Clustered (dense) pattern
Clustered (dense) pattern
People grouped closely together in one area
SA example of clustered pattern
SA example of clustered pattern
Gauteng province
Linear pattern
Linear pattern
Settlements arranged along a line (e.g., river, road)
Population density
Population density
How many people live in a square kilometre
Population density formula
Population density formula
Population ÷ Area
Physical factors affecting population distribution
Physical factors affecting population distribution
Relief, climate, water, soil quality, natural resources
Human factors affecting population distribution
Human factors affecting population distribution
Economic opportunities, accessibility, political, cultural