2-1 Population Distribution

What is the main reason people choose to live in crowded places?

• To experience extreme weather conditions

• To live in isolation

• To survive with relative ease and comfort

• To avoid raising or obtaining food

What does population density measure?

• The number of cities in a country

• The number of countries in a continent

• The average population per square mile or kilometer

• The spread of people across the earth

Which areas are most people likely to live in?

• Polar regions

• Deserts

• Midlatitudes

• High-altitude areas

Why do people prefer low-lying areas?

• They have better soils for raising crops

• They are isolated from trade routes

• They are far from oceans

• They have extreme temperatures

What is a common pattern of settlement near trade routes?

• Even distribution

• Linear settlement pattern

• Random distribution

• Clustered pattern

What is the arithmetic population density of the United States in 2019?

• 85.4/sq. mile

• 3,156/sq. mile

• 8,078/sq. mile

• 226/sq. mile

What is physiological population density?

• Population divided by urban areas

• Population divided by water bodies

• Population divided by arable land

• Population divided by total area

Which factor does NOT influence population distribution?

• Climate

• Elevation

• Industrialization

• Color of the soil

What is a characteristic of regions with low population densities?

• Moderate climates

• Proximity to oceans

• Abundant arable land

• High prevalence of disease

What is a reason for the establishment of the Alert military base in Canada?

• To monitor possibly hostile actions

• To promote tourism

• To conduct scientific research

• To facilitate trade