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Year 7 - Geography

The population of the UK

Population: where do people live?

Unit Summary

This unit teaches pupils about the changing size and distribution of the world's population and how these can be affected by factors such as migration. Through examining a range of examples, pupils will develop an understanding of how countries react to different population challenges.

Lesson Summary

You will learn to explain where people live in the UK and how topography influences population distribution.

Key Notes

  • 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.

Vocabulary To Learn

  • 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

Common Mistakes To Avoid

  • Population density is the same across the UK.

3 Quick Questions (With Answers)

1. Explain this geography topic using two clear key 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.

2. Define this geography term and use it in an example. 'relief'

the height and shape of land surfaces.

3. Correct this common geography misunderstanding.

Mistake: Population density is the same across the UK. Correction: Population density varies widely due to factors like topography and urbanisation.

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