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The World Population Distribution, Density and Growth

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Card 1Population Distribution

What is population distribution and what percentage of world population lives in what percentage of land area?

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Population distribution refers to the way people are spaced over the earth's surface. Broadly, 90% of the world population lives in about 10% of its land area, showing highly uneven distribution patte

Card 2Population Density

Define population density and write its formula.

Answer

Population density is the ratio between the number of people to the size of land, usually measured in persons per sq km. Formula: Density of Population = Population/Area Example: If Region X has are

Card 3Factors of Population Distribution

Name the four main geographical factors that influence population distribution.

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The four main geographical factors are: 1. Availability of water - for drinking, agriculture, industries 2. Landforms - flat plains and gentle slopes preferred 3. Climate - moderate climate attracts m

Card 4Factors of Population Distribution

Why are river valleys among the most densely populated areas of the world?

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River valleys are densely populated because: - Fresh water is easily available for drinking, bathing, cooking - Water supports agriculture through irrigation - Rivers provide transportation routes - F

Card 5Factors of Population Distribution

List three economic factors that influence population distribution with examples.

Answer

Three economic factors are: 1. Minerals - Areas with mineral deposits attract industries (e.g., Katanga Zambia copper belt) 2. Urbanisation - Cities offer better employment, education, medical facilit

Card 6Population Growth

What is population growth and how can it be expressed?

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Population growth refers to the change in number of inhabitants of a territory during a specific period of time. This change may be positive or negative and can be expressed either: 1. In terms of abs

Card 7Population Growth

Distinguish between Natural Growth and Actual Growth of Population.

Answer

Natural Growth of Population: - Population increase by difference between births and deaths - Formula: Natural Growth = Births - Deaths Actual Growth of Population: - Includes migration along with bi

Card 8Components of Population Change

Define Crude Birth Rate (CBR) and write its formula.

Answer

Crude Birth Rate (CBR) is expressed as number of live births in a year per thousand of population. Formula: CBR = (B/P) × 1000 Where: CBR = Crude Birth Rate B = Live births during the year P = Estim

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