Geography: Population and Economic Developments

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Population distribution

Where people live

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Population density

The amount of people living in one region or area

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Why would people live in the northern hemisphere?

Because of the land availability

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<p>Why is a mountainous region usually densely populated? (Bhutan)</p>

Why is a mountainous region usually densely populated? (Bhutan)

  • Lack of resources

  • Getting around is difficult

  • The economy might not put money into the region

  • The environment of the place looks cold

  • High pressure to live around

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<p>Why would a place like Utah, USA be densely populated?</p>

Why would a place like Utah, USA be densely populated?

  • Deserted area

  • The climate is warm

  • No infrastructure = no roads, so it’s hard to get around

  • Lack of resources and accessibility

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Where are the most densely populated areas usually located?

  • The most densely populated areas are on the outskirts of the continents, especially South America and Africa, due to more resources and job opportunities being located near water (ports, electricity, etc.)

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What are some human factors of a place being densely populated?

  • people wanting job opportunities

  • accessibility to shops and restaurants

  • roads and infrastructure

  • public transportation

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What are some physical factors of a place being densely populated?

  • oil

  • natural gas

  • water ports

  • climate

  • economy

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What is an HIC

High-income country (a country with a gross national income exceeding 12k)

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Give examples of HIC’s

USA, Austria, Germany, China, etc.

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What is an LIC

Low-income country (a country with a gross national income with less than 10k)

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Give examples of LIC’s

Niger, Malawi, Yemen, Liberia, etc.

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Define a periphery country

  • Unstable economy and usually depends on other nations

  • Low levels of industrialization

  • Landlocked

  • Sparsely populated

  • Lower wages + living standards

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Define a core country

  • Stable economy

  • High levels of industrialisation

  • Higher wages + living standards

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