2.1 Population Distribution Knowledge Check

The pattern in which humans are spread out on Earth's surface.

• population density

• population distribution

• ecumene

• relative population

Which one of these is not a population cluster on Earth that has been identified by geographers?

• North America

• South Asia

• Europe

• Southeast Asia

The portion of Earth's surface with permanent human settlement.

• continent

• map

• ecumene

• megacity

A country with an advanced economy and a high standard of living.

• Developing Country

• Developed country

• Rich Country

• First World Country

Land suitable for cultivation.

• farm land

• arable land

• crops

• soil

The number of farmers per unit of arable land.

• population density

• farm density

• soil density

• agricultural density

Countries that are of relatively low income or economically poorer than developed countries.

• Poor Country

• Developing country

• Developed country

• Third World Country

A total of 69.2 percent of the world's popultion live on which landmass?

• Africa

• North America

• Eurasia

• Australia and Oceania

The Nile River Valley has the greatest concentration of population in Egypt because of its

• alpine climate.

• tourist attractions.

• high-quality agricultural land.

• many sacred sites.

The average number of people per unit of land area.

• Population density

• Population distribution

• Population count

• Population mean