IGCSE Geo-Population Density

Define population distribution.

• Number of people that live in an area.

• How population is spread out across an area.

• Where people live.

Define population density.

• How many people live in an area.

• Average number of people in an area.

• Average people of people in a km2.

Define densely populated.

• A few people live in an area.

• A lot of people live in an area.

• Some people live in an area.

Define sparsely populated.

• A few people living in an area.

• No one living in an area.

• Some people living inn an area.

Choose the formula to calculate population density.

• Total area x Total land area

• Total land area/ Total population

• Total population / Total area in km2

What physical factors encourage high population density?

• Flat, gently sloping area

• Areas near the ocean

• Good transport links

• Mild climate

What physical factors cause low population density?

• Lack of jobs

• Mountain areas

• Landlocked areas

• Extreme climate

What social and economic factors encourage high population density?

• Good living conditions

• freedom and equality

• job opportunities

• communication and transport links