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What is population distribution?
Population distribution is the way in which the global population is spread across the world.
How is population density calculated?
Population density is calculated by dividing the total population by the total area.
True or False?
Climate has no effect on population density.
False.
Climate affects population density, with lower densities typically found in colder regions and tropical deserts.
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What is population distribution?
Population distribution is the way in which the global population is spread across the world.
How is population density calculated?
Population density is calculated by dividing the total population by the total area.
True or False?
Climate has no effect on population density.
False.
Climate affects population density, with lower densities typically found in colder regions and tropical deserts.
Name two physical factors that affect population density.
A range of physical factors may affect population density, including:
Water supply.
Relief.
Natural resources.
Soil quality.
Climate.
What is the world's most densely populated country?
Monaco is the world's most densely populated country, with 26 337 people per km2 (2022).
Define the term sparsely populated.
Sparsely populated refers to areas with a low population density, where few people live relative to the land area.
True or False?
Economic factors can influence population density.
True.
Economic factors, such as job availability, can influence population density.
What was the approximate world population density in 2022?
The approximate world population density in 2022 was 59.27 people per km2.
Name two human factors that affect population density.
There are a range of human factors that affect population density, including:
Political factors.
Social factors.
Cultural factors.
Economic factors.
What is the main reason for Singapore's high population density?
The main reason for Singapore's high population density is its small land area of only 716 km2, which means the population is living in a limited amount of space.