2.1: Population Distribution & Density

Open Ended

Explain how natural and environmental factors influence where people choose to settle.

Multiple Choice

Based on the maps of Australia, which physical feature most influences the population distribution in the country?

• Deserts

• Mountains

• Rivers

• Forests

Multiple Choice

Which of the following are considered factors that influence the distribution of population?

• Economic

• Social/Cultural

• Political

• All of the above

Open Ended

Why might arithmetic population density be misleading when comparing countries?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an economic factor that influences the distribution of population, as illustrated by the case study of Norilsk, Siberia?

• Access to natural resources

• Housing availability

• Safety

• Community

Open Ended

Why is it important for geographers to use different methods to calculate population density?