WorksheetsPopulation Density
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 11mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Which definition best matches the term population density?
a)
human beings in general
b)
number of people in a particular area
c)
A measurement of people for a specific area
d)
All the inhabitants of a particular area
2.
Which definition best matches the term population?
a)
A measurement of people for a specific area
b)
All the inhabitants of a particular area
c)
human beings in general
d)
the increase in the number of people in a particular area
3.
Which is [likely to be] more densely populated?
a)
desert
b)
coast
4.
Which is [likely to be] more densely populated?
a)
temperate climate
b)
polar climate
5.
The average number of people living in an area
a)
population distribution
b)
population density
c)
urbanization
d)
population rate
6.
In which state is air pollution more likely to be a bigger problem? Vermont or Rhode Island?
a)
Vermont. It has much greater population density, which contributes to more air pollution from cars, factories and homes.
b)
Rhode Island. It has much greater population density, which contributes to more air pollution from cars, factories and homes.
7.
Which state has the greatest population density?
a)
New Jersey
b)
Rhode Island
c)
Connecticut
d)
Vermont
8.
Which state has the largest population?
a)
New Hampshire
b)
Pennsylvania
c)
New Jersey
d)
New York
9.
Which state has the population density of 41 people per square mile?
a)
Connecticut
b)
Maryland
c)
Maine
d)
New York
10.
How are people spread out on the earth's surface?
a)
evenly
b)
unevenly
11.
What is another name for a city?
a)
rural area
b)
urban area
c)
suburban area
12.
Which of these best explains the high population density in China's eastern region?
a)
The region is not capable of supporting large scale farming
b)
The region is close to the ocean and has favorable climate
c)
The region is home to the emperor
d)
The region is located near active volcanoes
13.
Which is [likely to be] more densely populated?
a)
mountain range
b)
island
14.
There are approximately 17,620 people per square mile in New York City. If New York City is 468 square miles, approximately how many people live in New York City?
a)
17,620
b)
8,246,160
c)
37
d)
.027
15.
A city has a population of 8792 people. The area of the city is approximately 6.5 square miles. Approximately, how many people per square mile live in the city?
a)
57148
b)
208
c)
1353
d)
135
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