Social Sciences Review

What can the study of population density reveal about a place?

• Birth rate

• Climate

• Economic development

• Cultural diversity

Which factor is NOT influential in migration?

• Political conditions

• Environmental factors

• Cultural traits

• Economic opportunities

Which country is having high population growth?

• Russia

• Germany

• Mali

• Australia

What is one of the main concerns of high population density in regions with limited resources?

• Increased job opportunities

• Difficulty in providing goods and services

• Less traffic

• More available land

What is Population?

What is culture and how does it influence the way people live?

• A set of laws that govern a society; dictates legal behavior.

• The shared beliefs, customs, and practices of a group; shapes how people interact and understand the world.

• The economic system of a country; determines the distribution of wealth.

• The political structure of a nation; influences government policies.

What factors contribute to the development of a particular culture?

• Climate, government, and resources

• Religion, language, and social norms

• Political laws, military force, and economy

• Technology, education, and transportation

What could the world be like if everyone shared the same culture?

• There would be less diversity and fewer conflicts.

• There would be more innovation and creativity.

• There would be no need for international trade.

• There would be greater cultural diversity.

What are the different types of cultural regions?

• Urban, rural, and suburban regions

• Political, economic, and social regions

• Formal, functional, and perceptual regions

• Geographical, demographic, and linguistic regions

Calculate the population density (PD). What is the population density if a city has an area of 6108.23 km2 and a population of 470210 inhabitants? Write your calculation and result.