Ch 4: Population distribution and density
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What type of information is collected during a census?

  • Favorite color
  • Age (correct)
  • Preferred vacation spot
  • Favorite food

    • What does population distribution refer to?

  • Even spread of people across the Earth's surface
  • Economic factors affecting population growth
  • How people are concentrated in specific regions (correct)
  • Number of people living per unit area

    • How does census data support government planning?

  • By predicting future fashion trends
  • By recommending new movie releases
  • By planning travel itineraries
  • By informing resource allocation decisions (correct)

    • Which factor is likely to contribute to low population densities?

    <p>Highly accessible mountainous regions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one purpose of collecting census data for future projections?

    <p>Assisting in predicting future needs like healthcare and transportation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does population density measure?

    <p>The number of people living in a specific area</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is everyone required to participate in the census?

    <p>To ensure accurate and comprehensive data for effective planning and governance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How often does a census take place in a country?

    <p>Every 10 years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does understanding population distribution influence urban planning?

    <p>It guides resource management and infrastructure development</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What hinders dense human settlement in densely forested tropical regions?

    <p>Harsh living conditions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the role of census data in supporting future development?

    <p>Ensuring resources meet the population's needs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do desert areas tend to have low habitation?

    <p>Harsh climate and lack of resources</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is accurate census data crucial for government and organizations?

    <p>For effective planning and governance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what type of region would you expect extreme weather conditions to make survival difficult?

    <p>Cold regions with extreme weather</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does census data assist in predicting future needs?

    <p>By studying demographic trends</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a key piece of information collected during a census?

    <p>Literacy Rate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important for everyone to participate in the census?

    <p>To gather accurate and comprehensive data for effective planning and governance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What crucial insights can be gained by understanding population distribution and density?

    <p>Insights into where people live and how they live</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which aspect of census data is crucial for government planning?

    <p>Age distribution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does census data play in ensuring future infrastructure development?

    <p>Supporting government planning for resource allocation and service needs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is predicting future needs important based on demographic trends?

    <p>To forecast future housing demand and healthcare requirements</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspect of the Earth's surface does population distribution refer to?

    <p>How evenly people are spread across the Earth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do mountainous regions usually have low population densities?

    <p>Rugged terrain and harsh climates</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What factor contributes to low habitation in desert areas?

    <p>Harsh climate and lack of resources</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does population density measure?

    <p>The number of people living per unit area</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do densely forested tropical regions often deter dense human settlement?

    <p>Inaccessibility issues</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In census, why is it important to collect demographic information about every person in a country?

    <p>To ensure accurate data collection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What makes cold regions a challenging environment for human habitation?

    <p>Harsh climate conditions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What geographical factor contributes to low population densities due to challenging living conditions and rugged terrain?

    <p>Mountainous regions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do densely forested tropical regions deter dense human settlement?

    <p>Lack of water and resources</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor leads to low habitation in desert areas?

    <p>Harsh climate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does population density measure in a region?

    <p>Number of people per unit area</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How often does a census typically collect demographic information in a country?

    <p>Every 10 years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does census data play in understanding the demographic landscape of a country?

    <p>Analyzing geographical distribution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are cold regions considered challenging environments for human habitation?

    <p>Extreme weather conditions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it a legal requirement for everyone to participate in the census?

    <p>To ensure accurate and comprehensive data collection for effective planning and governance.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What crucial insights can understanding population distribution provide?

    <p>Insights into urban planning and resource management.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what way does census data assist in predicting future needs?

    <p>By predicting future requirements like schooling and healthcare based on demographic trends.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does understanding population density play in infrastructure development?

    <p>It guides decisions about where to build new roads and bridges.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is demographic information such as age collected during a census?

    <p>To plan for future needs like healthcare and education based on age groups.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor contributes significantly to low population densities?

    <p>Extreme weather conditions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does population distribution influence resource management?

    <p>It influences resource allocation by identifying areas with high demand concentrations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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