Sec 2 WB 2.2 Answer

Express & Normal Academic

Qn 1(b)
Population density refers to the number of people living in a particular area. It is usually expressed in terms of the number of people per sq kilometre of the land.

Qn 1(c)
These areas have fertile soil.
The climate is not harsh.
There are fresh water resources available.

Qn 1(d)(i) Country with high population density
Singapore
Physical Environment: The climate is not harsh.
Level of Technology: There are well developed transport and communication facilities.
Other factors: There is a high level of development with various economic activities such as manufacturing and tourism.

Bangladesh
Physical Environment: There is an abundant supply of flat and fertile land.
Level of Technology: There are well developed transport and communication facilities.
Other factors: The main economic activity is farming which requires much labour.

Netherlands
Physical Environment: There is an abundant supply of water.
Level of Technology: There are well developed transport and communication facilities.
Other factors: The vibrant city culture has attracted people to live there.

Qn 1(d)(ii) Country with low population density
Greenland
Physical Environment: The climate is harsh or too cold.
Level of Technology: There are limited medical facilities.
Other factors: The place is isolated from the rest of the world. There is a low level of manufacturing.

Nepal
Physical Environment: There are high mountains and infertile soil.
Level of Technology: Amenities such as electrical supply and piped water supply are not widely available.
Other factors: There is a low level of economic development and few jobs are available.

Papua New Guinea
Physical Environment: There are large areas of thick rainforest.
Level of Technology: The transport and communications facilities are not well developed.
Other factors: There is a low level of economic development and few jobs are available.

Qn 2 Photo A
Low population density: In the desert, the hot and dry conditions are unsuitable for living and farming.
Qn 2 Photo B
High population density: Many people live near a river because it provides them with a supply of fresh water.
Qn 2 Photo C
High population density: Many people live in cities as the advances in technology have provided them with comfortable living environments.