2.2 Consequences of Population Distribution

• Environmental factors, such as climate and topography, influence population distribution.


  True
• Social factors like cultural preferences and access to education affect population distribution.


  True
• Match the environmental factor with its example:

  Climate ↔️ Temperature and rainfall

  Topography ↔️ Mountains and plains

  Soil fertility ↔️ Agriculture productivity
• Order the following factors influencing population distribution by category:

  1️⃣ Environmental factors

  2️⃣ Economic factors

  3️⃣ Social factors

  4️⃣ Political factors
• Disparities in living standards and job opportunities are economic consequences of unequal population distribution.


  True
• Understanding the consequences of unequal population distribution is crucial for promoting sustainable development.


  True
• What is the primary reason for understanding unequal population distribution?

  Resource allocation
• What type of inequalities arise due to unequal access to education and healthcare?

  Social
• What economic consequence arises from an oversupply of labor in overcrowded regions?

  Job scarcity
• What are two primary environmental consequences of unequal population distribution?

  Urbanization and resource depletion
• Population distribution refers to the way people are arranged across the surface of the Earth or within a specific region
• Economic factors influencing population distribution include the availability of jobs, industries, and trade opportunities
• What is an example of an economic factor that influences population distribution?

  Availability of jobs
• Political factors influencing population distribution include government policies, stability, and conflict
• Unequal population distribution can lead to labor shortages in areas with low population density
• Overcrowding due to unequal population distribution can lead to resource depletion
• Political instability can result from strained governance
• Cultural homogeneity can strengthen local traditions but limit innovation.

  True
• Overburdened urban infrastructure is a consequence of high population density.


  True
• Unequal population distribution can lead to overcrowding, which can result in resource depletion
• What is an environmental consequence of unequal population distribution?

  Resource depletion
• Understanding factors influencing population distribution is essential for addressing inequalities.

  True
• Unequal population distribution can result in wealth concentration.


  True
• Steps to address economic consequences of unequal population distribution

  1️⃣ Incentivize migration

  2️⃣ Invest in education and training

  3️⃣ Promote balanced regional development
• Integration and cultural clashes are challenges associated with cultural diversity
• Gerrymandering can distort political representation