1. Population evolution and distribution

What is population?

• The number of people who inhabit in a particular place

• The science that studies if there are more men or women in the world

• People who leave their country to find a job

• The science that studies the characteristics of the world

What changes did the Neolithic Revolution produce in the world population?

• Agriculture developed

• Populations became sedentary

• World population grew quickly

• Populations became nomads

World population increased steadily until the Black Death of 1342

• True

• False

Why did world population grew more rapidly from the XIX century?

• Healthcare and alimentation improved, and people got less illnesses

• There were higher birth rates

• There were lower death rates

• All answers are correct

How many people there were in the world by the year 2000?

• Around 6.000 million

• 2.500 million

• Almost 8.000 million

• 5.000 million

The way in which people are spread across the world is very balanced

• True

• False, it's very uneven

What is population density?

• The total number of people living in a country

• The average number of people per square kilometre

• The number of people entering and living a country every year

• The number of people who live in the North Hemisphere

Which of the following factors has NOT an influence on population density?

• Industrial development and technological advances

• Administrative functions

• Areas with specialised services

• Favorable livestock conditions

What is the main reason for people not wanting to live in the place of the image?

• Adverse climate conditions

• Moutainous relief

• Geographic situation

• Isolation from other populated areas

What is the main reason for people not wanting to live in the place of the image?

• Adverse climate conditions

• Moutainous relief

• Geographic situation

• Isolation from other populated areas