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4. Which of the following factors are responsible for a sparse population?
(a) Flat plains and abundant rainfall
(b) Rugged terrain and unfavourable climate
(c) Fertile soil and abundant rainfall
(d) Rugged terrain and favourable climate

5. Geographically, the spatial distribution of population in Australia and South America is
(a) very scattered. (b) concentrated in the interior regions.
(c) concentrated along the coasts. (d) none of these

B Fill in the blanks.

1. The _________________ is a chief natural factor aff ecting the population change.
2. In _________________, the birth rate is low, hence the low base, and there are more adults
than children.
3. _________________ is calculated using the following formula.
Total population
Total land area in km 2
4. The ________________ is calculated by subtracting the death rate from the birth rate.
5. ________________ is used to describe the movement of people out of a country.

C State whether the following statements are True or False.
This is a population density map of the world. Areas that are deep red in colour are densely
populated. Areas that are white in colour are sparsely populated. Look at the statements
below and describe whether they are true or false.

1. People are not spread out evenly over the world. _______

2. Asia is the most densely populated continent. _______
3. Europe is the least populated continent. _______

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