Geography Lab - World Population Map Reflection Questions

What parts of South America are the most densely populated?

• eastern coast

• western coast

• north

• eastern and western coasts

Which part of Africa has the lowest population density?

• the upper northern part, where the Sahara is located

• Nowhere - the population of Africa is evenly spread throughout Africa.

• Around Cameroon

• Near Zimbabwe

In general, what population pattern do you see in Europe?

• Population density is high throughout the entire continent, except in the southeast.

• Nobody lives in Europe.

• Sweden and Norway are the most populated areas of Europe.

What can you determine about land’s physical features and population density on a map?

• Land's physical features changes the way people look.

• There is a relationship between the population density and the ability of the land to support the population.

• Nothing

• Population density changes the land's physical features. For example, if there are a lot of people in a place, an earthquake might occur.

Where is the greatest population density in South America?

• at the southern tip

• near the Amazon

• in the middle

• Along the coastlines

Why do you think the population density diminishes in the far northern region of North America and the far southern region of South America?

• Cold environments make it difficult for human habitation.

• People don't want to live near Santa Clause.

• There are too many mountains in northern North America and southern South America.

Why do you think large cities are found on or near coastal areas?

• There is access to trade and a water supply.

• People like to swim in the ocean.

• This isn't true. Large cities are never found near coastal areas.

What physical feature do you think has the greatest influence on the growth of a region’s population density?

• Islands

• Plains

• Mountains

• Natural Resources

Which landforms seem to limit population?

• Plateaus and Plains

• Mountain Ranges and Deserts

• Beaches and Bays

• Harbors and Inlets

What regional aspects to population density do you see?

• There are higher populations in Europe and parts of Asia near water, and there are lower populations in the interior of the continents.

• Australia has a large population.

• Antarctica is crowded with people.

• The Western hemisphere is more populated than the Eastern hemisphere.