China: Population and Space Overview
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What fraction of the world's population lives in China?

  • One out of ten
  • One out of three
  • One out of four
  • One out of five (correct)
  • The average precipitation in China is over 600 mm per year.

    True

    What characteristic of China's geography is mentioned in the text?

    Much of China is mountainous.

    The eastern part of China is often described as __________ while the west is more __________.

    <p>crowded; empty</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following regions in China with their characteristics:

    <p>Southeast = Most rainfall, 1,000 to 2,000 mm Northwest = Dry climate with less than 50 mm of precipitation Tibetan Highlands = Mountainous terrain Eastern China = Crowded population</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following cities is NOT mentioned as densely populated?

    <p>Hong Kong</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Tibetan Plateau is known as 'the roof of the world.'

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of landscape predominantly covers the Tibetan Plateau?

    <p>tundra</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Tibetan Plateau has an elevation of around _____ m.

    <p>4500</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following rivers with their sources:

    <p>Yangtze River = Tibetan Plateau Yellow River = Tibetan Plateau Mekong River = Tibetan Plateau Indus River = Tibetan Plateau</p> Signup and view all the answers

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    China: Population and Space

    • China has 1.4 billion people
    • Population distribution is uneven, most in the east
    • Eastern areas are densely populated with big cities (Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou)
    • Western areas are sparsely populated due to dry and high (cold) conditions
    • Average precipitation in China is over 600mm, but varies greatly, ranging from 1,000-2,000mm in the southeast to less than 50mm in the northwest
    • The Tibetan Plateau is very high (4,500m) and is mostly a tundra, always frozen, except in summer
    • This region is the source for China's major rivers
    • China's relief is like a staircase, with three major levels

    Population Policy

    • The Chinese government has implemented policies to change population size and distribution.
    • From 1979 to 2015, one child per family was the strict policy; fines were imposed for violations
    • This resulted in a decreased birth rate, but created a growing elderly population
    • Life expectancy increased from 41 years in 1955 to 76.5 years in 2018
    • The policy was adjusted to allow two children in 2015.
    • Efforts to spread population distribution are ongoing, enticing people to move to the less populated west with job opportunities or housing

    Ethnic Minorities

    • The Han Chinese are the majority group (majority of population, culture, language) located in the east
    • There are about 100 million Chinese belonging to ethnic minorities, who live in the less populated western regions
    • Sinicization policy aims to make the minority areas more Chinese, encouraging Han Chinese migration to these regions
    • This policy sometimes clashes with minority cultures (e.g., Uyghurs), as it is considered a forceful cultural imposition. The Han Chinese often get the best jobs and highest pay

    China: From Copying to Innovating

    • China was a relatively poor country for a long time
    • But in the past forty years, China's economy has rapidly transformed, becoming the second-largest in the world.
    • The one-party system remains, but the country's business sector has opened to foreign companies
    • Initially, this occurred in coastal regions, extending to inland areas later
    • Large international companies operate alongside Chinese companies, competing in the tech industry
    • Chinese tech companies have emerged, like Tencent with its WeChat app (with over 1 billion users)
    • Large-scale migration and urbanization has occurred within China
    • China's industry is evolving from simply producing products to becoming an innovator

    Migration and Urbanization

    • In 1980, 80% of the Chinese people lived in rural areas
    • Now nearly 60% of the population lives in cities
    • The number of cities with over one million people has increased from 15 to 100
    • Urbanization is increasing rapidly
    • Mass migration from the countryside to cities is influenced by factors like mechanization of agriculture and higher wages in the city, along with attractions of a Western lifestyle
    • Many are attracted to the cities for work, leading to a significant population shift to urban areas and significant wealth difference between rural and urban China
    • A substantial amount of China's populace (around 250 million) is unregistered; these people have no official legal rights to live and work in the larger cities.

    Water in China

    • Water is unevenly distributed, with the south being wet and the north dry, affecting water management and availability.
    • The Yangtze River is 6,300km long, originating in the wet south; major flooding usually occurs in spring and summer, which is exacerbated by deforestation
    • The Three Gorges Dam was built to control flooding, providing hydroelectricity and irrigation water, but also displacing people
    • The Huang He (Yellow River), almost 5,500km long, is located in the north (dry); the river is called yellow due to the loess (fine particles) it carries, which impacts water quality and creates water shortage in the north
    • China is experiencing issues of water shortage in the north and actively working on policies and projects that redirect water from wetter to drier lands (South to North Water Diversion Project).

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    Explore China's vast population dynamics and geographical distribution in this quiz. Learn about the impact of government policies on population trends and the unique geographical features that shape this country. Test your knowledge on urbanization, population policies, and the environmental factors influencing demography.

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