Population Density and Density

Which definition best matches the term population density?

• human beings in general
• number of people in a particular area
• A measurement of people for a specific area
• All the inhabitants of a particular area

Which definition best matches the term population?

• A measurement of people for a specific area
• All the inhabitants of a particular area
• human beings in general
• the increase in the number of people in a particular area

Which is [likely to be] more densely populated?

• desert
• coast

Which is [likely to be] more densely populated?

• temperate climate
• polar climate

The average number of people living in an area

• population distribution
• population density
• urbanization
• population rate

In which state is air pollution more likely to be a bigger problem? Vermont or Rhode Island?

• Vermont. It has much greater population density, which contributes to more air pollution from cars, factories and homes.

• Rhode Island. It has much greater population density, which contributes to more air pollution from cars, factories and homes.

Which state has the greatest population density?

• New Jersey

• Rhode Island

• Connecticut

• Vermont

Which state has the largest population?

• New Hampshire

• Pennsylvania

• New Jersey

• New York

Which state has the population density of 41 people per square mile?

• Connecticut

• Maryland

• Maine

• New York

How are people spread out on the earth's surface?

• evenly
• unevenly