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Population distribution
Where people live
Population density
The amount of people living in one region or area
Why would people live in the northern hemisphere?
Because of the land availability
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
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
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.)
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
What are some physical factors of a place being densely populated?
oil
natural gas
water ports
climate
economy
What is an HIC
High-income country (a country with a gross national income exceeding 12k)
Give examples of HIC’s
USA, Austria, Germany, China, etc.
What is an LIC
Low-income country (a country with a gross national income with less than 10k)
Give examples of LIC’s
Niger, Malawi, Yemen, Liberia, etc.
Define a periphery country
Unstable economy and usually depends on other nations
Low levels of industrialization
Landlocked
Sparsely populated
Lower wages + living standards
Define a core country
Stable economy
High levels of industrialisation
Higher wages + living standards
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