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The World Population Distribution, Density and Growth — Revision Notes

Madhya Pradesh Board · Class 12 · Geography

The World Population Distribution, Density and Growth revision notes for Madhya Pradesh Board Class 12 Geography: 4 topics in quick points.

34 questions88 flashcards7 formulas & key relations5 concepts

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Key Topics to Revise

1

Population Distribution and Density

  • Population distribution means the way people are spread over the earth’s surface.
  • The world population is unevenly distributed.
  • 90% of the world population lives in about 10% of its land area.
2

Factors Influencing Population Distribution

  • Geographical factors influence where people settle and how densely an area is populated.
  • Availability of water is the most important factor because water is needed for drinking, bathing, cooking, cattle, crops, industries, and navigation.
  • River valleys are among the most densely populated areas because of water availability.
3

Population Growth and Its Measures

  • Population growth means the change in population in a particular area between two points of time.
  • Population change may be positive or negative.
  • Growth of population is the actual change in the number of people in a region between two points of time.
4

Migration

  • Migration is the movement of people from one place to another.
  • The place people move from is called the Place of Origin.
  • The place people move to is called the Place of Destination.

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Population distribution means the way peopleDensity of population is usually measuredAvailability of waterMineralsReligious or cultural importance can attract

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Key topics in The World Population Distribution, Density and Growth include Population Distribution and Density, Factors Influencing Population Distribution, Population Growth and Its Measures, Migration. Study these first, then practise questions on each for the Madhya Pradesh Board Class 12 board exam.
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Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 34 practice questions on The World Population Distribution, Density and Growth. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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