2.2 Consequences of Population Distribution

What is the term used for areas with high population densities?

• Moderately settled

• Evenly settled

• Densely settled

• Sparsely settled

What is a major factor that influences economic decisions according to the text?

• Cultural heritage

• Population distribution and density

• Climate change

• Technological advancements

What is the process called that adjusts electoral boundaries based on population changes?

• Zoning

• Reapportionment

• Redistricting

• Gerrymandering

What is the term for the facilities and structures that allow people to carry out their typical activities?

• Infrastructure

• Superstructure

• Substructure

• Megastructure

What is the carrying capacity of a region?

• The number of people a region can support without damaging the environment

• The maximum number of buildings a region can have

• The total area of land available for agriculture

• The amount of water resources available in a region

Which city is mentioned as having a high population density in its central part?

• Houston

• Los Angeles

• New York

• Chicago

What is a challenge of high-density areas mentioned in the text?

• Increased agricultural output

• Easier disease management

• Contamination of water supply

• Lower infrastructure costs

What can increase the carrying capacity of a region over time?

• Technological changes in agriculture

• Decreasing population density

• Increased urbanization

• Higher birth rates

Which of the following is NOT a city mentioned as facing serious water shortages?

• Cairo

• Tokyo

• Cape Town

• Moscow

What is a functional region as described in the text?

• A region centered around a node providing services

• A region defined by its political boundaries

• A region with uniform population density

• A region with diverse cultural practices