Population Density Questions

What does population density show?

• The number of animals in a zoo

• How many people live in a specific area

• The number of cars on a highway

• The amount of rainfall in a region

What do darker colors on a population density map indicate?

• Low density

• High density

• No population

• Average density

What do lighter colors on a population density map show?

• High density

• Low density

• No population

• Average density

Why are population density maps important for city planners?

• To decide where to build roads, schools, and parks

• To predict weather patterns

• To measure air quality

• To track wildlife populations

Urban areas usually have:

• Lower population densities

• Higher population densities

• The same population densities as rural areas

• No population

How do governments use population density data?

• To build more houses

• To distribute resources effectively

• To increase taxes

• To reduce pollution

What can high population density lead to?

• More pollution and a strain on resources

• Less pollution and more resources

• Better air quality

• Increased wildlife

What do population density maps help us visualize?

• Weather patterns

• Where people live

• Types of vegetation

• Locations of rivers

Why are population density maps important?

• For predicting weather

• For urban planning and resource allocation

• For identifying animal habitats

• For mapping mountain ranges

How can understanding population density help in a community?

• By predicting earthquakes

• By improving transportation systems

• By identifying mineral resources

• By planning better public services