Monsoon Asia

Chapter 6 and 7

Key terms

Population density
Population distribution
Spatial patterns
Urbanisation

Where?

Region which is affected by seasonal winds called monsoons.

History

Some of the oldest civilizations on Earth developed in south and east Asia
Monsoon Asia has many independent countries today. Many were once part of European
colonial empires, and retain links with these countries

Population density

54% of worlds population on 14% of worlds land

Population density: total population/land area (km2)
What areas do you know to have a high population density? Low density?

Natural factors

List the factors that affect population distribution-cultural and natural

Monsoon climate

Monsoon Asia is a very large continent that is affected by seasonal monsoon winds.
These blow:
-onshore during the northern hemisphere summer, bringing rain.
-offshore during the northern hemisphere winter, bringing very dry conditions.

Homework due Fri:

Use CIA factbook to find the population density of China, India, Bangladesh, Pakistan,
Japan, Indonesia, Singapore, Philippines, Vietnam, Thailand and NZ. Which 3 have the
highest density? Suggest a reason for this.
Write an essay describing and explaining the distribution patterns of population in
Monsoon Asia. Start by giving a brief overview of Monsoon Asia and then focus on one
or two countries in detail. Use a map to show the patterns you explain.
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