By the end of this chapter I will be able to: zz zz zz
zz understand that world population is dynamic; identify and explain the factors affecting population density and distribution;
describe and explain the factors that affect the structure and the rates of population growth; zzinterpret and explain the Demographic Transition Model and population pyramids; identify and explain the impact of life expectancy and fertility rates on population growth.
Syllabus Links: 5.1
KEYWORDS dynamic
population distribution uneven dense sparse
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Sparsely populated: When there is little settlement in an area.
World population is dynamic and is in a state of constant change in terms of distribution and density.
Population Distribution
Population distribution refers to the pattern of human settlement. Global population distribution is uneven, with areas of high, medium and low concentrations (Figs 25.1, 25.2)
1 A B 4 2 5 6 D C E 3 F
Sparsely populated areas 1 Northern Canada 2 Amazon Basin 3 Northern Russia 4 Sahara Desert 5 South-West Africa 6 Central Australia
Key Densely populated Moderately populated Sparsely populated Fig. 25.1 Map of the world showing global population distribution. 417
Densely populated areas A Eastern USA B Central Europe C Indian Sub-Continent D Nile Valley E Eastern China F Japan
Densely populated: When lots of settlement is present.
