Geo Chapter 3 Review

The population is distributed evenly across the world

• True

• False

Population density is usually higher in places

• along the coast or near water

• in the high latitudes

• in the desert

• in the mountain ranges

Which is true about population density? Click ALL that are correct--there can be more than just one answer

• urban areas are more crowded

• population density is how many people there are per square mile

• the size of the area helps determine population density

• A country that has a high population density means that they have a high population.

Why did the earth's population begin to rise dramatically in the 1800s and continue?

• better medicines and healthcare were available

• better farming techniques allowed for more food production

• the Industrial Revolution allowed for technology to assist humans in transportation and mass production of goods

• All of these factors led to population growth

What are problems caused by urbanization?

• more disease

• unemployment

• homelessness

• crime rate higher

• all of these

What is the world's most populous country?

• India

• China

• U.S.

• Mexico

One reason the world is growing so quickly is because...

• The world has infinite resources for everyone

• Birth rate is higher than death rate

• There are more and more places for people to live

• Death rate is higher than birth rate

The number of births compared to the total number of people in a population

• death rate
• birth rate
• baby boom
• doubling time

Which is NOT a reason for the decreasing death rate?

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

To enter and live in a new country

• Emigration
• Immigration
• Urbanization
• Industrialization