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Geography Guide - Resources and Development
Class 8 NCERT Geography - Resources and Development
HUMAN RESOURCES
CBSE Notes
Density of Population: The number of persons living per unit
area, say per square kilometer on the average is called Density of Population.
Example - 324 persons per square kilometer in India (2001 census)
Sex Ratio: The number of females per thousand of
males is termed as sex ratio.
Birth Rate: Birth Rate refers to live births per
thousand of persons every year.
Natural Growth Rate: The difference between birth rate and
death rate of a country is known as Natural Growth Rate.
Life Expectancy: Life expectancy is the number of years
for which an average man expects to live.
Solutions of CBSE Guess Questions (1 Mark)
QUESTION.1: Which hemisphere has more
population?
Answer: Northern hemisphere.
QUESTION.2: What is the average
density of world population?
Answer: 45 persons per square
km.
QUESTION.3: Name the country with
slowing growth rate of population.
Answer: United Kingdom.
QUESTION.4: What are the people called
who have come from other countries?
Answer: Immigrants.
QUESTION.5: What is Emigration?
Answer: Movement of people to
other countries is called Emigration.
Solutions of CBSE Guess Questions (5 Mark)
QUESTION.6: Which are the geographical
factors affecting the distribution of population?
Answer:
The geographical factors affecting the distribution of
population are:
a.
Topography - People generally prefer living on plains rather than on
mountains or plateaus as these areas are suitable for farming and other similar
activities.
b.
Soil - People prefer to live in areas with fertile soil as it
supports agriculture.
c.
Climate - People avoid extreme climates.
d.
Water - People prefer living in the areas where fresh water is
easily available.
e.
Minerals - People are attracted towards the areas rich in mineral
deposits.
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