POPULATION DENSITY

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What is population density?

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A measurement of people for a specific area.

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How is population density calculated?

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Population density is calculated by dividing the total population by the total land area (people per square mile).

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CCSS.1.G.A.2

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What was the population density of New Jersey in 2015?

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1218.1 people per square mile.

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CCSS.HSG.MG.A.2

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If New York City has a population density of 17,620 people per square mile and covers 468 square miles, what is its approximate population?

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Approximately 8,246,160 people.

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What does a higher population density indicate?

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A higher population density indicates more people living in a given area.

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If there are 690 grizzly bears in Yellowstone National Park with a population density of 0.1987 bears per square mile, what is the area of the park?

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Approximately 3473 square miles.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.3

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What is the significance of understanding population density?

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Understanding population density helps in urban planning, resource allocation, and environmental management.

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Which state had the highest population density in the US as of 2015?

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New Jersey.

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CCSS.5.G.A.2

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What is an example of a situation with low population density?

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Rural areas or open fields with few inhabitants.

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What is an example of a situation with high population density?

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Urban areas like New York City or Tokyo.