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Factors affecting the distribution and density of population, SPARSLY…
Factors affecting the distribution and density of population
Physical
Relief
Flat plains and low - lying undulating areas
Broad river valleys
Foothills of active volcanoes
Climate
Evenly distributed rainfalls with no temperature extremes
areas with(I) high sunshine totals (II) heavy snowfall for tourism
seosonal moonsun rainfall
Vegetation
grassland
easy to clear/farm
Soil
deep fertile sllt left by rivers,
volcanic soils
Natural routes
gaps through mountain
confluence of valleys
Water supply
reliable supplies
Natural resources
minerals, e.g. coal, iron oal.
Energy supplies
e.g. HEP,
Densely populated
Human
Economic
ports
industrial areas
good roads, railway and airports
development of tourism
money availeble for new high-tech industries
Social
better housing opportunities
education, health facilities, entretainment
retirement areas
Political
goberment invesment
new towns
reclamation of lands
SPARSLY population
Climate
limited annual rainfall
low annual temperatures
high annual humidity,
unreliable seasonal rainfall
Relief
high rugged mountains,
worn-down shield lands
Soil
thin soils in mountain or glanced areas
thin soils in mountain or glanced areas
Natural resources
lacking minerals
lacking by energy supplies
Vegetation
forest
Water supply
unreliable supplies
Natural routes
mountain barrier