WorksheetsPopulation distribution and density
Total questions: 18
Worksheet time: 9mins
Study of population patterns and change
census
demographics
migration
death rate
the pattern or spread of people in a given area
census
death rate
population distribution
demographics
the number of people in a defined area such as a square kilometre
population density
birth rate
death rate
population
Population divided by Area =
population density
population growth
Which continent (not counting Antarctica) averages the fewest people per square mile?
North America
South America
Europe
Africa
Australia
Global population is evenly distributed.
true
false
Physical factors that influence the distribution and density.
climate
relief
Resources
Political
Social
Physical factors that influence the distribution and density of population.
climate
economic
relief
Resources
Social
These areas tend to be densely populated because of the economic factors.
true
false
Human Factors affecting population distribution and density are . . .
Social
Political
Climate
Economic
Relief
Most densely populated continent is . . .
North America
Asia
South America
Africa
The area indicated with the red arrow has a very low population density because it
floods annually.
is dominated by desert.
has been plagued by invasion.
is prone to outbreaks of disease.
There are 4,564 horses in Royale Stables. The stables have an area of 789 sq. km. What is the population density of horses in Royale Stables?
5.78 horses/sq km
0.007 horses/sq km
0.17 horses/sq km
578 horses/sq km
Sparsely populated areas can experience disadvantages such as
cleaner air
more farmland
less jobs
lower cost of living
