1.1 Population and Economic Development Patterns

What are the human features that affect population distribution globally? (x4)

1. Agriculture

2. Manufacturing

3. Communications

4. Political Situation

What are the physical features that affect population distribution globally? (x3)

1. Landscape shape

2. Availability of freshwater

3. Proximity to natural resources

What are internal factors causing differing levels of development? (x5)

1. Conflict

2. Corruption

3. Geographical Location

4. Natural Resources

5. Healthcare

What are external factors causing differing levels of development?

1. TNCs

2. Trade Links

3. Conflict

4. Colonialism

5. Migration

Why can there be regional imbalances in development? (x3)

1. Initially because of physical factors

2. Favoured areas become core

3. Immigration towards core

What is a core-periphery system and why do they form?

Uneven spatial distribution of national population and wealth between regions, resulting from flows of migrants, trade and investment

What are some urban pull factors in rural to urban migration? (x5)

1. Media representation of urban areas

2. Better transport links

3. Higher paying jobs

4. Better education

5. Better infrastructure

What are some of the reasons for megacity growth? (x3)

1. Economic development

2. Rural to urban migration

3. Globalisation