Population of Islands in New York

Population of Islands in New York

Assessment

Interactive Video

Geography

6th - 8th Grade

Hard

Created by

Lucas Foster

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The video discusses two U.S. states where the majority of the population lives on islands: Hawaii and New York. Hawaii is entirely composed of islands, while New York has a significant portion of its population on Long Island, Manhattan, and Staten Island. Together, these islands account for over 51% of New York's population, making it the only other state besides Hawaii with a majority island population.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which state is known for having its entire population living on islands?

Hawaii

California

Florida

Alaska

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the second state where the majority of the population lives on islands?

Texas

New York

Washington

Maine

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which island in New York has the largest population?

Long Island

Staten Island

Manhattan

Ellis Island

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Approximately how many people live on Long Island?

12 million

10 million

8 million

5 million

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the population of Manhattan Island?

2.5 million

3.2 million

4 million

1.6 million

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many people approximately live on Staten Island?

800,000

500,000

200,000

1 million

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What percentage of New York State's population lives on islands?

45%

60%

51%

70%