Part Theme

Topic 4 Population density A 1

Sample question
(a) Study Fig. 1.

Fig. 1
(i) Fig. 1 shows part of Shanghai, which is densely populated. What is meant by the term ‘densely populated’? (1)
(ii) In 2008 the population of the Shanghai municipality was 18 450 000. The area of the municipality is 6340 km2.
Work out the population density. Show your calculations. (2)
(iii) State three different types of land use in a densely populated urban area such as Shanghai. (3)

(b) Study Fig. 2.

Arctic C
ircle

Tropic of Cancer

Equator

Tropic of Capricorn

Population/km2
Over 200
51–200
0 2000 4000 km
11–50
1–10
Less than 1

Fig. 2
(i) Compare the population density in Europe and Australia. (3)
(ii) Suggest reasons why Africa has many sparsely populated areas (less than 10/km2). (4)
(iii) Explain why few people live in areas that are mountainous. (5)

(c) For a named area you have studied, explain why it has a high population density. (7)
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