2. The World Population: Distribution, Density and Growth
Population characteristics and their distribution are crucial for understanding a country's demographic landscape. Factors influencing population distribution include economic opportunities, climate, and culture. Population growth is shaped by birth and death rates, as well as migration dynamics, with significant implications for socio-economic development.
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What we have learnt
- The world's population is unevenly distributed, with major concentrations in Asia.
- Factors such as climate, soil, and water availability heavily influence population density.
- Migration patterns are influenced by push and pull factors, impacting regional population changes.
Key Concepts
- -- Population Density
- The number of people living per unit area, calculated as population divided by land area.
- -- Demographic Transition
- A theory explaining changes in population patterns over time, transitioning from high birth and death rates to low ones.
- -- Migration
- The movement of people from one place to another, impacting both origin and destination populations.
- -- Push and Pull Factors
- Conditions that drive people away from their home (push) and those that attract them to a new area (pull).
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