Population Review

How much of the Earth's surface can humans actually live on?

• 70%
• 30%
• 15%
• 100%

Which of the following physical features influences where people want to live?

• good farmland
• mild climates
• natural and water resources
• All of them

Two-thirds of the world’s people are clustered into 5 regions with good resources. Which one of these is not one of them:

• Australia
• Asia
• Eastern North America
• Europe

What is the number of people living in an area of land (square miles or kilometers)?

• population density
• population distribution
• fertility rate
• natural increase rate

Roughly how many people live on Earth?

• 7.5 Billion
• 4 Billion
• 2.5 Billion
• 500 Million

What is the correct way to find the population density of an area?

• People ÷ Land Area
• Land ÷ People Area
• People x Land Area
• Just count the people!

Why is Population Distribution and Density not equal everywhere on Earth?

• Resources are not spread out evenly
• People don't want to be lonely
• People like to settle away from cities
• Its random luck

What is one consequence of an increase in population density?

• cleaner city streets
• larger families
• longer life expectancy
• pollution problems

Which is NOT a reason for the decreasing death rate?

• Better health care
• Greater food supply
• Cleaner water
• More pollution

Which of the following is NOT a challenge to a growing population?

• Overcrowding
• Housing shortages
• Overuse of resources
• Increased food supplies