Relay reading: What are the physical and human factors that affect the distribution and density of population in
China and the UK? Pg 237,238,239 green book
How can you work out the population density using
what area measurement?
Dividing number of ppl by area km sq
Name 3 areas with an elevation over 2000m
Atai mountain, Kunlun mt and Tibet plateau
What physical factors lead to a densely populated
area?
Flat, reliable water, temperate,
What human factors lead to a densely populated area?
communication network, ports, transport
Describe the population density across the east and
west of China using figure 8.
West sparse with under 10, east dense with over 200
following along the Yangtze and huang he river
What different environments can you find in the west
of China?
Desert and mountain
Why are there lots of people living on the fertile flood
plains of the east?
It flat- can grow crops
How does climate affect population density in China?
Shanghia and Beijing don’t have extreme climates, no
large settlements in arid environments or v wet
mountains
Why do richer areas in China have a greater
population density?
More industry leading to good communications which
encourage growth in indus and pop
How did the Chinese government help contribute
towards the population growth in the East?
1970s encouraging eco deve on coast, attracting
workers
Name 3 areas in the UK with above 200 people/km sq
Glasgow, leed, manch, London, Cardiff, Bristol, plym
Why is there low density of population in the
Highlands?
Infertile soil, poor transport links, cold
What historical reasons are there for high population
densities in some areas?
Old industry b/c est infrastructure
Why is London classed as a magnet?
For industry and increases devemtn nearby
What different reasons are there for high population
densities on the coast of the UK?
Ports, retirement, oil