Starter quiz
- What are the four countries that make up the UK?
- England, Ireland, Wales, Scotland
- England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland ✓
- Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland, Ireland
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- What does population density refer to?
- amount of available resources
- number of buildings per square mile
- number of people living per unit of area ✓
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- Which factor would most likely lead to a sparse population?
- rich, fertile soil
- harsh climate ✓
- good access to water resources
- availability of jobs and services
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- What type of area is likely to have a high population density?
- desert regions
- mountainous areas
- cities with good transport links, jobs, housing, health care ✓
- rural areas with poor transportation
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- Why might an area with fertile soil have a high population density?
- fertile soil allows for abundant farming, attracting people ✓
- fertile soil is difficult to build on, so fewer people live there
- fertile soil leads to dry conditions, making it less hospitable
- fertile soil is only found in remote regions
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- Which country has the highest population within the UK?
- England ✓
- Scotland
- Wales
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Exit quiz
- What is the approximate population of the UK?
- 55 million
- 65 million
- 68 million ✓
- 75 million
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- Why is London the most populous city in the UK?
- it is the oldest city in the UK
- it attracts people for jobs, education and lifestyle opportunities ✓
- it is a major global and economic hub ✓
- it is the only city in the UK with an airport
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- Relief...
- refers to the height and shape of land surfaces ✓
- helps geographers describe features like mountains and valleys ✓
- can affect where people choose to live in the UK ✓
- is about the cultural activities and festivals in the UK
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- Match the two parts of the statements about population density
- areas with mountains⇔tend to have low population densities ✓
- areas with low-lying flat land⇔can often have higher population densities ✓
- the Highlands of Scotland⇔are sparsely populated ✓
- cities like London⇔are densely populated ✓
- Why is population density higher in cities like London?
- cities have better access to resources and jobs ✓
- rural areas offer more economic opportunities
- cities are located in harsher climates
- cities have lower living costs than rural areas
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- The people of the UK
- are evenly distributed through England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales
- are unevenly distributed with more people living in cities like London ✓
- are unevenly distributed with fewer people living in remote areas ✓
- are evenly distributed across all cities
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Key learning points
- The UK has a population of around 67 million people.
- The population of the UK is unevely distributed with around 10 million people living in and around London.
- The population distribution of the UK is affected by the topography, with fewer people living in mountainous areas.
Common misconception
Population density is the same across the UK.
Population density varies widely due to factors like topography and urbanisation.
Keywords
Relief - the height and shape of land surfaces
Population density - the number of people living in a defined area, e.g. 300 people per square kilometre
Population distribution - describes how the people in that population are spread out across the area
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