Population Density & Distribution (Cambridge (CIE) IGCSE Geography)

Look again at Fig. 1.1 along with Figs. 1.2 and 1.3, which show information about relief and climate in the USA.

Fig. 1.1

Using Figs. 1.1 and 1.2 only, state how relief influences population density in the USA.

Study Fig. 1.1 and Fig. 1.2 (below), which show information about population density and economic activity in Honduras (an LEDC in Central America).

Fig. 1.1

Fig. 1.2

(i)

On Fig. 1.1, complete the shading for the Olancho region.

The Olancho region has a population density of 24 people per km². 

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(ii)

Put the following regions in rank order of their population density.

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(iii)

Using evidence from Fig. 1.2 only, suggest three different reasons why some regions of Honduras are densely populated.

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Study Fig, 1, which shows population density in Mali 

(i)

Which part of Mali has the lowest population density

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(ii)

Describe two features of the areas where population density is over 10 people per square kilometre

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(iii)

Suggest reasons why the population of Mali is unevenly distributed

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Study Fig. 1.1, which shows information about four countries.

Fig. 1.1

(i)

Which one of the following countries is most sparsely populated? Circle your answer below.

Australia              China              USA

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(ii)

In the box below, calculate the population density of Saudi Arabia. You should include your calculations and give an answer to the nearest whole number.

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................................. per km²

(iii)

Many parts of Saudi Arabia are hot deserts, as shown in Fig. 1.2.

Fig. 1.2

Explain why areas like those shown in Fig. 1.2 have a low population density.

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