Population Distribution and Economic Activities
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Which of the following factors are not related to population distribution?

  • Climate
  • Urbanization (correct)
  • Water supply
  • Relief
  • Explain why mountains have a low population density.

    Mountains typically have harsh living conditions, difficult terrain, and limited resources.

    Why are sugar factories often established in sugar cane production areas?

    Sugar factories are located near sugar cane fields to minimize transportation costs and ensure fresh supply.

    Distinguish between a provider region and a recipient region.

    <p>A provider region supplies resources or goods, while a recipient region consumes or utilizes these resources.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Compare mining and fishing as economic activities.

    <p>Mining involves extracting minerals from the earth, while fishing is about harvesting aquatic resources.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Differentiate between attractive and unattractive factors.

    <p>Attractive factors draw people to an area, while unattractive factors deter them.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Name regions in India with the highest sex ratio.

    <p>Kerala and Punjab are known for having higher sex ratios in India.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Identify the Dogger Bank fishing grounds.

    <p>Dogger Bank is a significant fishing area in the North Sea, particularly for cod.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which country has the highest life expectancy?

    <p>Japan is known for having the highest life expectancy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Name a country in the second stage of population transition.

    <p>Countries like India and some African nations are in the second stage of population transition.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Name a major Indian city.

    <p>Mumbai is one of the major cities in India.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Population distribution

    • Urbanization is not a factor related to population distribution.
    • Climate, Relief and Water supply affects where people live.

    Geographical Factors

    • Mountains have lower population density due to factors including: difficult terrain, limited access to resources, and harsh climates.
    • Sugar factories are often established in sugar cane production areas because of proximity to raw materials.
    • Logging is not common in equatorial regions due to the dense vegetation and high rainfall, which create conditions unfavorable for logging.

    Economic Activities

    • Provider region - Regions with abundant natural resources, supplying raw materials and services to others.
    • Recipient region - Regions that rely on imported resources and services from other regions.
    • Mining relies on extracting minerals from the earth, often requiring heavy machinery and can disrupt ecosystems.
    • Fishing relies on catching fish from natural sources and is sensitive to overfishing and environmental changes.
    • Attractive factors - Favorable conditions, like abundant resources, fertile land, and favorable climate, that attract populations to live there.
    • Unattractive factors - Unfavorable conditions, like arid climates, infertile land, and limited resources that discourage populations.

    Geography of the World

    • India has the highest sex ratio in the states of Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Delhi.
    • The Dogger Bank fishing grounds, located in the North Sea, are a rich fishing area known for its abundance of fish.
    • Japan has the highest life expectancy.
    • Countries that are in the second stage of the demographic transition are typically characterized by declining birth rates and improving living standards. India is an example of a country in the second stage of the demographic transition.
    • Mumbai is a major Indian city.

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    This quiz explores the factors influencing population distribution, including geographical and economic activities. It highlights how climate, terrain, and resource availability impact where people live and work. Test your knowledge on the relationship between natural resources and human settlement patterns.

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