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Watch this video to introduce the 2 concepts. Take down facts you have learned.

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Asia is the most populous continent. It accounts for 60% of the world population.

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1. Take these notes into your book

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2. Take down definitions for sparsely and densely 

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2. Take down definitions for sparsely and densely 

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When there are very few people living in an area it is described as being sparsely populated.

When there are lots of people living in an area it is said to be densely populated.

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3. For each match decide if they are:                           sparsely or densely populated, even or uneven distribution 

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3. For each match decide if they are:                           sparsely or densely populated, even or uneven distribution 

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Read this interesting news article

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Do you long for peace and solitude on your travels? Then you'll do far worse than to take your next break in one of these countries. To mark World Population Day, we've researched the 10 least densely populated, measured in number of people per square kilometre, according to the latest available figures from the UN Population Division.

Such trips could mean roaming the plains of Mongolia, striking through rainforest in Suriname, or cruising the vast fjords of Greenland. This is how to do remote, wild and adventurous - with the figures to back up your post-holiday bragging. The map above, meanwhile, shows every country in the world according to population density - so you know which ones to steer clear of if you like peace and quiet.

1. Greenland

Population density: 0.0 people per sq km

Rounded to the nearest decimal place, the population density of Greenland is officially 0.0. The world's largest island is home to around 56,000 people, meaning that a population around the size of west Devon (an area of 448.3 square miles) inhabits an area of 836,330 sq miles. This vast land, which has been inhabited for around 4,500 years, has mountainous shorelines, long summer days and jewel-blue fjords. Try visiting the Arctic ghost town of Skoldungen, abandoned for more accessible settlements in 1961.

2. Falkland Islands

Population density: 0.3 people per sq km

This archipelago on the Patagonian Shelf is home to just 3,000 people. Argentina famously lays claim to this British Overseas Territory, but a referendum in 2013 saw the population vote overwhelmingly to remain British - just three of the 1,517 votes cast favoured Argentinian rule. Chris Moss, a Telegraph Travel contributor, says it is a "special, strange place and those who do make the effort often become repeat visitors. Stanley [the capital] provides a nice homely stopover on voyages that revolve around wild seas, icebergs and penguins. Pubs, a post office, a cathedral, an excellent museum and good gastronomy mean that a stay is not just quirky, but actually very pleasant too."

* 10 of the best technology-free holidays

3. Mongolia

Population density: 1.9 people per sq km

A landlocked country of wide steppe and semi-desert, Mongolia has a population that clusters in the capital, Ulaanbaatar, leaving swathes of land pinpricked only by small nomadic communities threatened by harsh weather, storms and economic difficulties. Visitors are lured by the chance to ride horses across wild, open landscapes (the country had an area of 1.5 million sq km) and the chance to stay in remote gers that offer an insight into traditional ways of living.

* Kate Humble on living with Nomads in Mongolia

4. Western Sahara

Population density: 2.3 people per sq km

This land of 266,000 sq km (103,000 sq.mi.) is a disputed territory, between Morocco and the Polisario Front, an Algeria-backed rebel movement. The land is mostly flat desert, rich in phosphates, with extra resources in the form of fisheries and possibly offshore oil. The Foreign Office advises against all travel to within 30km north/west and to the south/east of the Berm, a 2,700km long wall dividing the desert, and says that in remote areas there is a risk of landmines. There are no advisories against visiting the area around Laayoune, the largest city, where most of the populace lives.

5. Namibia

Population density: 2.9 people per sq km

The shifting dunes of this southern African country occupy much of its landmass, although it also has game-rich grasslands and a semi-arid Central Plateau. Top attractions include the Kalahari Desert, the Skeleton Coast, and Lüderitz, a bright harbour town with early 20th century German Art Nouveau buildings.

* Namibia: Trip of a Lifetime

Credit: Iuliia Sokolovska - Fotolia

6. French Guiana

Population density: 2.9 people per sq km

France in South America can be found in French Guiana, an overseas territory of our neighbour across the Channel. The product is a strange mixture of western motorways, colonial architecture and French law alongside dense rainforest and Caribbean cuisine. Visiting in 2011 for Telegraph Travel, Chris Moss noted how "Liberte, Égalité, Fraternité" was stencilled on the side of a small government building near the border post at Le Juliette. Not far from the spot is the former transportation camp of St Laurent du Marconi, where 70,000 convicted criminals and political prisoners were sent between 1852 and 1953.

7. Australia

Population density: 3.1 people per sq km

Mark Chipperfield, our Australia expert, says it as one of the world's greatest travel destinations for its "extraordinary scenery and exotic wildlife" and diverse landscapes: "Red dirt deserts, tropical beaches, snow-capped mountains and temperate rainforest can all be found here." It has a vast area - 7,692,024 km² - and a relatively low a population of 23 million - around a third of that of the UK. Citizens cluster in the coastal cities such as Sydney, Canberra and Perth, leaving much of the Red Centre empty.

See our extensive guides to Australia for more information on how to visit.

* Mapped: Terror threat around the world

8. Iceland

Population density: 3.3 people per sq km

The Northern Lights may shine bright over this lunar landscape of snow, rock, ice, and volcano, and those who venture to see them won't have many companions. Iceland has a population of around 330,000, mostly centred in the cool capital Reykjavík. Elsewhere on the island there are glacier walks, climbs, descents inside volcanoes (really) and some of the world's best diving: the gaps between tectonic plates are filled with crystal-clear waters.

9. Suriname

Population density: 3.3 people per sq km

This sovereign state, with Dutch as the official language, is squeezed inbetween French Guiana, Guyana and Brazil. Although the country is mostly rainforest - there are no natural harbours and few railways or roads - its capital, Paramaribo, is home to the Saint Peter and Paul Cathedral, which would not look out of place in a European city square. John Gimlette, visiting in 2011, said: " If I were to design the perfect city, it would be like Paramaribo. It would all be white, and have a river running through it. There'd be plantations and fruit trees, and little canals would ripple through the centre. There'd be no business district or overbearing banks, and nothing would be taller than a church. At the heart of it all would be a little purple fortress, like a hat full of mansions."

10. Botswana

Population density: 3.5 people per sq km

Botswana is the world's largest producer of diamonds, but as it tries to lessen its dependency on exports of the jewels, safari tourism is developing. Indeed, it has been described as offering one of the world's best game drive experiences: the Big Five are all on the prowl. Other highlights of the country, 40 per cent of which is protected and conserved for wildlife, include the wetlands of the Okavango Delta and the Kalahari Desert.

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Mapped: The world's most - and least - crowded countries

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Do you long for peace and solitude on your travels? Then you'll do far worse than to take your next break in one of these countries. To mark World Population Day, we've researched the 10 least densely populated, measured in number of people per square kilometre, according to the latest available figures from the UN Population Division.

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1. For each example- write name of area and decide if sparsely or densely populated

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1. For each example- write name of area and decide if sparsely or densely populated

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Why are some places crowded and others empty?

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Why are some places crowded and others empty?

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What does the map of Ireland show? take points down and then think of reasons- physical and human. Use map with cities to help. 

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What does the map of Ireland show? take points down and then think of reasons- physical and human. Use map with cities to help. 

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- The distribution is how the people are spread out.
This can be EVEN or UNEVEN.

Take these notes into your book

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Take down a copy of the equation

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THINK, PAIR, SHARE-  Where are these places? What are people doing here? Why is it like this? Would you like to  live here?

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Take this sentence into your book
What does this map show?
Where are most people living? Name areas from map.
Where are least people living?

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Take down notes on density

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ILO- to give reasons (physical and human) for sparsely and densely populated areas

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ILO- to give reasons (physical and human) for sparsely and densely populated areas

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Can you name 5 countries which are found inside this circle?

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- There are some places in the world that are almost empty with no people at all.  Deserts, forests and very cold areas in the North are like this.                                                     -There are other types of places where lots of people live e.g. on the coast, near rivers and on flat land.

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- There are some places in the world that are almost empty with no people at all.  Deserts, forests and very cold areas in the North are like this.                                                     -There are other types of places where lots of people live e.g. on the coast, near rivers and on flat land.

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Load this really cool link!!!
It will show you density for all parts of Northern Ireland.
Task- Where is density the highest? Give a reason.
Where is density the lowest? Give a reason.
Find the area where you live and describe the density.

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This report is powered by InstantAtlas™ Data Visualization & Presentation Software

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- be able to define population distribution
- be able to define sparsely and densely populated
- provide examples of sparsely and densely populated countries
-calculate the population density for a country
- use a density (choropleth) map to describe patterns of the world and Ireland's population
- give reasons (physical and human factors) to explain population density
-create a KeyNote showing areas which are sparsely and densely populated in the world and reasons to explain

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With your partner complete these sentences

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Take these example factors into your book and then complete worksheet 

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Take these example factors into your book and then complete worksheet 