The document discusses population distribution in China. It notes that the population is not evenly spread out, with some areas being sparsely populated and others being densely populated. It prompts the reader to identify reasons why some areas might be overcrowded, such as job opportunities, good transport links, and fertile land for growing crops. The document contains tasks for labeling maps to show sparse and dense population areas and identifying factors that contribute to dense populations in China.

1. Wednesday, 06 May 2020
Where do people live in China?
Starter: What do you think this map shows?
LO. To understand where people live in China

2. Create a booklet all about China.
Including as much information about the human
and physical features as you can.
Due in 7th April

3. Welcome to China. I am glad you are
coming to stay with us for a while. I
will teach you lots about China.
Firstly what do you notice about my
family? Are we the same as your
family?

4. There are sparse populations and
dense populations.
Just like the UK, the population
(people) of China are not evenly
spread out.
Task: Draw and complete the
boxes to show a sparse population
and a dense population.
Sparse Dense

5. Sparse population
Task: On your map showing where people live in China add the
labels to correct side of the map to describe and explain the
population distribution.
Dense Population
Lots of cities
Good transport links
Cold climate
Lots of flat land to
build on
Good water supply
from the rivers
Lots of highland
Plenty of fertile land
for growing crops
Comfortable
climate to live in
Desert areas
Job opportunities
Villages and farming
settlements
Factories and
Industries
Ext. Pick 3 reasons for a dense
population and explain why they would
cause some areas to be overcrowded

6. Task: On your map showing where people live in China add the
labels to correct side of the map to describe and explain the
population distribution.
Ext. Pick 3 reasons for a dense
population and explain why they would
cause some areas to be overcrowded

7. Plenary: True or False
Decide if the following statements are true or false
a) There are more people living in the west of China
than in the east.
b) Beijing is the capital city, it is in the south east
c) On the Tibetan plateau there is a sparse population
d) The Gobi desert has a comfortable climate
e) The Yangtze river creates lots of good soil for
growing crops
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