Please enable JavaScript.
Coggle requires JavaScript to display documents.
PHYSICAL AND HUMAN FACTORS AFFECTING POPULATION DENSITY - Coggle Diagram
PHYSICAL AND HUMAN FACTORS AFFECTING POPULATION DENSITY
Physical factors
Relief and landforms
Lowland plains, valleys and volcanic areas have high population densities
Mountainous areas have low population densities.
Weather and climate
Temperate areas are more attractive
Very dry, cold or wet areas have sparse populations
Soil type and quality
Fertile soils have higher population densities
Poor soils have sparse populations
Water supply
Areas with sufficient water have denser populations
Dry or flood-prone areas have lower populations
Vegetation
Grasslands favour settlement
Dense forests or little vegetation have sparse populations
Raw materials/natural resources
Areas with natural resources may have higher population densities
Natural threats
Areas with pests, diseases or dangerous animals have lower population densities
Human Factors
Agriculture
Areas with developed agriculture have high population density
Secondary industry
Even if industry declines, population can remain high.
Areas with manufacturing are usually densely populated.
Accessibility
Well connected areas have higher population density.
Roads, railways, ports, and airports help settlement.
Political decisions
Lack of investment can cause depopulation.
Investment in new areas attracts people.
Government decisions affect population density.
Conflict
Some areas lose people while others gain population.
Wars cause population movements.
