2.1 - Population Distribution & Density

What is the term for the movement of people from rural to urban areas?

• Urbanization

• Migration

• Immigration

• Emigration

How does population distribution affect transportation?

• Less traffic in high-density areas

• More traffic congestion in high-density areas

• No effect on transportation

• Improved public transport in low-density areas.

What is the total world population mentioned in class?

• 6 billion

• 7.8 billion

• 8 billion

• 9 billion

Which climate is more likely to attract human settlement?

• Arctic

• Temperate

• Tropical

• Desert

Which world region was used as an example in our slides for economic opportunities causing population growth?

• Sub-Saharan Africa

• Canada

• South Asia

• Siberia

Which of the following is a natural feature influencing population distribution in Australia?

• Deserts

• Mountain ranges

• Coastal areas

• All of the above.

What factor is listed under both social/cultural and political influences?

• A) Housing availability

• B) Climate

• C) Natural resources

• D) Economic opportunities.

What is the significance of the Eastern region in terms of population density in China?

• It has the lowest population density

• It has the highest population density

• It is uninhabited

• It is sparsely populated.

What does the term 'carrying capacity' refer to?

• The maximum population size that can be supported by the available resources without damaging the environment or using natural resources unsustainably.

• The total population of a country.

• The amount of arable land available in which a government can provide for its citizens

• The number of people living in a given political entity per square kilometer.

Match the following

• total population divided by arable land

• Arithmetic Density

• total population divided by land area

• Physiological Density

• farmers divided by arable land

• Agricultural Density