Population Density and Urbanization Quiz

What type of area generally has a low population density?

• Urban

• Suburban

• Rural

• Metropolitan

Where do most people in the United States and Canada live today?

• Rural areas

• Urban areas

• On farms

• Near lakes

What impact did the invention of the automobile have on cities?

• Decreased population in urban centers

• Increased urban population density

• Allowed people to live farther from cities

• Reduced the need for infrastructure

Which of the following is most likely to be found in an urban area?

• Farmland and ranches

• Office buildings and banks

• Small, isolated houses

• Mostly wooded land

Why is infrastructure important for a country?

• It provides resources for farming

• It supports transportation, communication, and utilities

• It limits population growth

• It decreases the need for migration

What does "communications network" include?

• Roads and bridges

• Phone lines, cellular service, internet

• Schools and libraries

• Factories and offices

Which area in the United States has the highest population density?

• Midwest

• Northeast

• Southeast

• Northwest

What is one factor that helped suburbs grow after World War II?

• Decreased highway construction

• Increased access to automobiles

• Fewer available jobs

• More rural population growth

What is population density?

• The number of cities in an area

• The amount of land per person

• The number of people per square mile

• The distance between cities

Where is the most densely populated area in the U.S.?

• Southwest

• Northeast

• Midwest

• Southeast