Grade 6 Geography Quiz: Population and Settlement

What is the estimated population of South Africa?

• 40 million

• 50 million

• 60 million

• 70 million

What term describes the number of people living in a specific area?

• Population estimate

• Population density

• Population distribution

• Population growth

Which province is the most densely populated in South Africa?

• Eastern Cape

• Gauteng

• Northern Cape

• Western Cape

What is a positive factor encouraging settlement?

• Extreme heat

• Poor soil

• Good farming land

• Steep areas

Which of the following is a negative factor discouraging settlement?

• Good communication

• Available jobs

• Flat land

• Dry climate

What type of area is described as sparsely populated?

• A factory town

• A busy urban area

• A countryside with few people

• A city with many people

What is the main reason people move to urban areas?

• Less work

• More job opportunities

• More open spaces

• Better climate

Which of the following is a characteristic of rural areas?

• High population density

• Many factories

• Busy streets

• Farming communities

What is a slum?

• A wealthy neighborhood

• A very poor part of a city

• A rural farming area

• A tourist attraction

Which continent has more than half the world's population?

• Europe

• Africa

• Asia

• North America