WorksheetsPopulation Test
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 9hrs 26mins
Which of these states has the lowest population density in the year 2000?
California
Illinois
Ohio
Wyoming
What geographic information about South America can be determined using the map?
the route of the Amazon River
the height of the Andes Mountains
the areas with the highest population densities
the total population of South America
Which of these BEST explains why most of Canada's population has settled near its border with the United States?
Canada is populated primarily by former American citizens.
Canadians prefer the culture of the United States to that of their own.
The climate there is less harsh than in more northern areas of the country.
There are few resources north of the United States to sustain large populations.
Australia's interior contains very few population centers. The BEST explanation for this fact is
mountain ranges that seal it off from the southern population centers.
there are few ways to access the central part of the country.
the climate is too harsh to support large cities.
many inhabitable swamps dominate the geography.
Which area would be most likely to have the SMALLEST population?
A
B
C
D
Which area on the map would be MOST likely to have the greatest population density?
A
B
C
D
By using this map, which statement can you determine to be TRUE?
People cannot farm in Africa.
Islamic governments have been successful in Africa.
More people live south of the Sahara Desert than north of it.
The northern most part of the continent is the most populous.
This map shows the major cities of Peru. Based on this map, where do MOST people live?
near the Amazon River
in the Andes Mountains
along the Pacific Coast
on the Brazilian border
What is the BEST explanation for the population density in the red circled area?
The region is dominated by a desert climate.
The region has suffered civil wars and invasions.
The region is home to trade, industry, and adequate precipitation.
The region was once the central focus of the trans-Atlantic slave trade.
Which of these is the BEST explanation for the high population density in China's eastern regions?
The region is not capable of supporting large scale farming.
The region is close to the ocean and has a favorable climate.
The region was traditionally home to the emperor and the gods.
The region was destroyed by civil war which caused people to leave.
Which offers the BEST description of Australia's population distribution?
The majority of the population is located in western Australia.
The majority of the population is located in northern Australia.
The majority of the population is located in southeastern Australia.
The majority of the population is located in the interior of the country.
Why have most Egyptians lived along the Nile River and Nile Delta?
Land is cheap there
The pyramids are located there
It is close to land that can grow crops
It is home to many important religious cites
What would BEST account for the population distribution shown on this map?
Democracy has been successful in Africa.
New weather patterns are preventing industrialization.
Africa is still hurt by years of European colonial presence.
The lack of water in the north prevents settlement in the area.
Which area on the map has the HIGHEST population density in Canada?
A
B
C
D
1. Lack of food and drinking water for wild animals
2. Lower water levels in reservoirs, lakes, and ponds
3. Loss of human life
What type of natural disaster is MOST LIKELY being described by these characteristics?
drought
earthquake
fire
tsunami
Which statement MOST likely explains the population settlement of Australia?
The coastal areas are not settled due to seasonal hurricanes.
The interior is sparsely populated due to the harsh environment there.
The northern coast is too close to Antarctica to attract many settlers.
The western coast has large cities due to Atlantic Ocean trading routes.
What conclusion can be made based on this map?
Most iron ore is found in the west.
Most coal is found in the west
Gold is not a valuable mineral resource.
Mineral resources are only found along the coast.
A factor that makes a person want to leave where they live is called a
Push factor
Pull Factor
natural disaster
loss of employment
A factor that would make someone want to move in to a place is called
Push Factor
Pull Factor
Job opportunity
Personal freedom
Which of the following can be described as a push factor?
educational opportunity
personal freedom
drought
religious tolerance
Which of the following can be described as a pull factor?
equality under the law
natural disaster
religious persecution
war
This place can be described as an area with a low population density
urban
suburban
rural
metropolitan
This place can be described as an area with a high population density.
rural
urban
country
the great plains
Age, Race, Gender, and Income are all examples of
urban population
population density
death rate
demographics
This term is described as characteristics used to describe a population
demographics
urban
rural
population density
Moving in to a country is called
Immigration
Emigration
Moving out of a country is called
Immigration
Emigration
All the inhabitants of a particular town, area, or country.
Population
Population Density
the number of people living in each unit of area (such as a square mile)
Population
Population Density
Humans do not populate in large
numbers
areas that are too wet.
areas that are too cold
areas that are too dry
areas that are too high in elevation.
all of the above
What region of North America is most densely populated?
Northeast
Southeast
Northwest
Southwest
Overcrowding does NOT lead to which of the following?
Poverty
Pollution
Unemployment
Prosperity
People build cities in area which they have access to
Waterways
Food
Natural resources
All of these
Which landform is more suited for a population to live?
Mountain
Desert
If I moved from South Carolina to South Dakota, what would that process be called?
Immigration
Migration
Emigration
Inflation
What kind of map do we use to view population density?
City Map
Road Map
Choropleth Map
World Map
An area the has a large living space has a
High population and is Urban
Low population and is Rural
High population and is Rural
Low population and is Urban
A place that has a low amount of living space has a
High population and is Urban
Low population and is Rural
High population and is Rural
Low population and is Urban
If you and your town are looking for a new place to live, what would be the best place possible?
Near the ocean
On a rocky mountain
In a rainforest
On an Island
Which of the following is NOT a natural resource?
Gold
Oil
Diamonds
Plastic
