Which of the following best describes population density?
The number of people in one specific area
The pattern of the population in an area, with some places more sparsely populated than others.
A statistical measurement of population structural change
The increase in population due to a rise in birth rates, a fall in death rates, and an increase in migration
How many people the world can sustain, in relation to the provision of resources
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Which of the following is not used to calculate population density?
Crude density
Arithmetic density
Physiological density
Physical density
Agricultural density
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Which of the following statements about population density calculation is correct?
When physiological density is high, there is a greater likelihood of land pressure.
Agricultural density is higher in developed countries.
With a lower physiological density, the limit of agricultural output may be reached quickly.
Soil condition has no influence on agricultural density.
It is easier to use Arithmetic Density over large areas, like multiple cities.
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The parts of the earth that are habitable are known as
Inhabited
Arid
Fertile
Ecumene
Sparse
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Where on the planet would the ecumene be high?
Arid desert
Mountain range
River Valley
Poor soil quality
High altitude
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Which of the following physical factors would reduce the likelihood of human settlement?
Low altitude areas
River valleys
Extreme temperatures
High soil fertility
Civil war
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Humans may decide to settle in an area due to certain human-related factors. Which of the following would not be considered a human factor?
Industrial growth
Civil war
Settlement duration
Soil quality for agriculture
Political systems and policies
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Agricultural density refers to
How many farmers there are in a unit of farmland.
The number of people divided by the land area.
The number of people per area of land that is arable/farmable.
The number of people in a specific area.
The number of farmers per region
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Which of the following explains why physiological density is useful?
Allows the tracking of food production and active farms.
It helps us understand the number of people who rely on an area of arable land, and how long the land will likely stay arable for
Allows us to understand land pressure
Allows us to understand rising rates of urbanization
Helps to measure farm size.
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Which of the following characteristics would not lead to a sparse population distribution?
Harsh climates
High altitude
Long settlement history
Infertile soils
Industrial growth
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