Class 12 Geography - Chapter 2: The World Population – Distribution, Density, and Growth
Understand global population distribution, growth, and density in Class 12 Geography Chapter 2. Learn about factors influencing population and demographic transition stages.
Overview
This chapter explores the spatial distribution, density, and growth trends of the world population. It discusses factors affecting population distribution, types of population growth, and demographic transition theory.
Why This Chapter Matters
Understanding population distribution and growth is crucial for planning resources, managing urbanisation, and addressing environmental and developmental challenges across regions.
Real-Life Applications
- Analyzing population distribution patterns globally and regionally.
- Understanding natural and human factors influencing population density.
- Applying knowledge of demographic transition to understand population change over time.
Skills You Will Learn
- Reading and interpreting population density and growth maps.
- Explaining trends using birth rate, death rate, and growth rate data.
- Applying the demographic transition model to real-world examples.
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Flashcards
Q: What is population density?
A: Population density is the number of people living per unit area, usually expressed as persons per square kilometer.
A: Population density is the number of people living per unit area, usually expressed as persons per square kilometer.
Q: What factors influence population distribution?
A: Climate, topography, soil, availability of water, political stability, and economic opportunities.
A: Climate, topography, soil, availability of water, political stability, and economic opportunities.
Q: What is the demographic transition model?
A: It is a model that explains population growth in relation to changes in birth and death rates over time.
A: It is a model that explains population growth in relation to changes in birth and death rates over time.
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