Can you explain why there are areas of high and low population density? Consider physical reasons such as relief, climate, natural resources, water supply and natural routes. Consider human reasons such as industrial areas, development of tourism, ports and government investment.
Activities
Describe how the following PHYSICAL factors affect population distribution and density.
Factor
How does this factor produce a DENSELY populated area?
Example
Relief
Climate
Vegetation
Soil
Natural Resources
Water Supply
Natural Routes
Factor
How does this factor produce a SPARSELY populated area?
Example
Relief
Climate
Vegetation
Soil
Natural Resources
Water Supply
Natural Routes
Describe how the following HUMAN factors affect population distribution and density.
Factor
How does this factor produce a DENSELY populated area?
Example
Economic: Ports
Economic: Industrial Areas
Economic: Development of Tourism
Political: Government Investment
Political: Reclamation of Land
Social: Housing Opportunities
Social: Education, Health Facilities, Entertainment
Factor
How does this factor produce a SPARSELY populated area?
Example
Economic: Ports
Economic: Industrial Areas
Economic: Development of Tourism
Political: Government Investment
Political: Reclamation of Land
Social: Housing Opportunities
Social: Education, Health Facilities, Entertainment
Describe the population density of Europe. [4 Marks]
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