Grade 6 Human Geography

Which is the most populous continent in the world?

• Europe

• South America

• Antarctica

• Asia

Answer explanation

Asia is the most populous continent, home to over 4.6 billion people, which is more than half of the world's population. In contrast, Europe, South America, and Antarctica have significantly smaller populations.

Name one country with a high population density.

• India

• Canada

• Australia

• Brazil

Answer explanation

India is known for its high population density, with a large population living in a relatively small land area. In contrast, Canada, Australia, and Brazil have much lower population densities.

Name one major world religion and its primary location of followers.

• Buddhism - Africa

• Hinduism - Middle East

• Islam - Australia

• Christianity - Europe and the Americas

Answer explanation

Christianity is primarily located in Europe and the Americas, making it the correct answer. The other options incorrectly associate religions with locations where they have fewer followers.

What is the difference between a democracy and a dictatorship?

• Democracy and dictatorship are the same thing.

• Democracy is ruled by a small group, while a dictatorship allows people to choose their leaders.

• Democracy is a form of government in which the leader is chosen by birthright, while a dictatorship is elected by the people.

• Democracy allows people to choose their leaders, while a dictatorship is ruled by one person or a small group.

Answer explanation

Democracy is characterized by the people's ability to choose their leaders through elections, while a dictatorship is typically controlled by one individual or a small group, limiting public participation in governance.

Give an example of a renewable resource and a non-renewable resource.

• Renewable: Geothermal energy; Non-renewable: Trees

• Renewable: Nuclear energy; Non-renewable: Natural gas

• Renewable: Wind energy; Non-renewable: Water

• Renewable: Solar energy; Non-renewable: Coal

Answer explanation

Solar energy is renewable as it can be replenished naturally, while coal is non-renewable because it takes millions of years to form and cannot be replaced once used. Thus, the correct example is Renewable: Solar energy; Non-renewable: Coal.

In this style of government, the people govern themselves by voting on individual issues directly.

• Oligarchy

• Direct Democracy

• Representative Democracy

• Totalitarianism

Answer explanation

In a Direct Democracy, citizens vote directly on issues rather than electing representatives to make decisions for them. This aligns with the description of people governing themselves by voting on individual issues.

What is the world's estimated population as of 2025?

• 42

• 8 Billion

• 350 Million

• 8.6 Million

Answer explanation

As of 2025, the world's population is projected to be around 8 billion, making it the correct choice. The other options are significantly lower and do not reflect current population estimates.

Population growth occurs when the birth rate is lower than the death rate.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Population growth occurs when the birthrate exceeds the death-rate. Therefore, the statement is false, as a lower birthrate than death-rate would lead to population decline, not growth.

Which of the following has NOT contributed to the large population of the world?

• Increases in food production

• Discoveries in medical science

• Improvements in sanitation

• Increased CO₂ in the atmosphere

Answer explanation

Increased CO2 in the atmosphere does not directly contribute to population growth. In contrast, increases in food production, medical advancements, and sanitation improvements have significantly supported population growth.

Most of the world's population lives in...

• North America

• Europe

• Africa

• Asia

Answer explanation

Asia is home to the majority of the world's population, with countries like China and India having large populations. In contrast, North America, Europe, and Africa have significantly smaller populations.