Comparing the populations of India and Brazil

Key terms

Sparsely populated = few people living in an area.

Densely population = a larger number of people living in an area.

Distribution of population = how spread out / the pattern of where people live.

Task:

Use the map to complete the word fill describing Brazil’s population

The ____ ____ of Brazil is the most crowded part. Most Brazilians live on or near the ____. Overall, the rainforest has ____ ____ people.The centre of Brazil is quite ______populated. The area around Sao Paolo is ______ populated.Sao Paolo is Brazil’s ____ city and Rio de Janeiro is _____.

Now do the same for India

The ____ ____ of India is the most crowded part. Most Indians live on or near the ____. The centre of India is quite ______ populated. The area around Delhi is ______ populated.Delhi is India's ____ city. India has _____ towns / cities with over a million people

1. Describe both pyramids overall pattern (where is the widest, narrowest etc)

2. What percentage of India's population are under 15 years of age? You will need a calculator.

3. What percentage of Brazil's population are under 15 years of age? You will need a calculator.

4. What is the percentage of males over 65 for both countries? 5. What is the percentage of females over 65 for both countries?