The World Population / Distribution, Density and Growth — Geography STD 12 Humanities — Question
CBSE BoardEnglish MediumSTD 12 HumanitiesGeographyThe World Population / Distribution, Density and Growth3 Marks
Question
Explain with examples the three economic factors influencing the population distribution in the world.
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Answer
Three economic factors influencing the population distribution in the world:-
Minerals:-
Areas with mineral deposits attract in industries.
Mining and industrial activities generate employment. So, skilled and semi-skilled workers move to these areas make them densely populated. e.g. Katanga Zambia Copper belt in Africa.
URBANISATION:-
Cities offer better employment opportunities. Educational and medical facilities, better means of transport and communications.
Good civic amenities and the attraction of city life draw people to the cities.
It leads to rural urban migration and cities grow in size. Mega cities of the world continue to attract large number of migrants every year.
INDUSTRIALISATION :-
Industrial belts provide job opportunities and attract large number of people.
This includes not just factory workers but also transport operators, shop keepers. Bank employees, doctors, teachers and other services providers.
The Kobe-Osaka region of Japan is thickly populated because of the presence of a number of industries.
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