Population Density and Distribution Quiz

What is population density?

• The number of cities in a region

• The total population of a country

• The average number of people living in a square mile or square kilometer

• The total area of a country

How is population density calculated?

• By calculating the average income of the population

• By measuring the length of rivers in a country

• By counting the number of buildings in a region

• By dividing the total population by the total land area

In which type of climate do people tend to cluster?

• Dry climate

• Polar climate

• Mid-latitude climate

• Highland climate

Why do more people live in cities than rural areas in most regions?

• Because rural areas have higher population density

• Because cities have better climate

• Because cities have more natural resources

• Because of the jobs and resources available

What factors attract people to live in certain places?

• Fertile soil, mild climates, and natural resources

• Harsh climates and lack of resources

• High population density and pollution

• Lack of water resources and natural disasters