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Which of the following continents has the highest population density?
Which of the following continents has the highest population density?
- Asia (correct)
- Africa
- Latin America
- North America
If you lived in Australia or New Zealand, you would most likely live in a(n) ______ due to population density.
If you lived in Australia or New Zealand, you would most likely live in a(n) ______ due to population density.
- townhouse
- apartment
- house (correct)
- condominium
If you lived in Asia, you would most likely live in a(n) ______.
If you lived in Asia, you would most likely live in a(n) ______.
- condominium
- apartment (correct)
- house
- townhouse
Which country is expected to experience a fast growth rate according to the population pyramid?
Which country is expected to experience a fast growth rate according to the population pyramid?
Which country is expected to experience a slow growth rate according to the population pyramid?
Which country is expected to experience a slow growth rate according to the population pyramid?
Which country is experiencing a negative growth rate according to the population pyramid?
Which country is experiencing a negative growth rate according to the population pyramid?
Which location on the map has the largest population?
Which location on the map has the largest population?
What is a positive effect of the global positioning system (GPS)?
What is a positive effect of the global positioning system (GPS)?
Which continent is represented in the map?
Which continent is represented in the map?
What does the map represent?
What does the map represent?
What does the term 'population density' refer to?
What does the term 'population density' refer to?
Which location on the map is the most densely populated?
Which location on the map is the most densely populated?
What does the term 'population distribution' refer to?
What does the term 'population distribution' refer to?
What are two possible reasons for heavily populated areas in South America?
What are two possible reasons for heavily populated areas in South America?
What are two possible reasons for sparsely populated areas in South America?
What are two possible reasons for sparsely populated areas in South America?
What does the term 'latitude' refer to?
What does the term 'latitude' refer to?
What does the term 'elevation' refer to?
What does the term 'elevation' refer to?
What happens to temperature as elevation increases?
What happens to temperature as elevation increases?
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Study Notes
Population Density and Distribution
- Asia is the continent with the highest population density.
- In Australia or New Zealand, you would most likely live in a city due to low population density.
Population Growth Rates
- According to the population pyramid, some countries are expected to experience a fast growth rate.
- Some countries are expected to experience a slow growth rate according to the population pyramid.
- Some countries are experiencing a negative growth rate according to the population pyramid.
Population Demographics
- The largest population is found in Asia.
- The map represents population density and distribution.
GPS and Geography
- A positive effect of the GPS is its ability to provide location information.
- The map represents the continent of Asia.
- Latitude refers to the distance north or south of the equator.
- Elevation refers to the height above sea level.
- As elevation increases, temperature decreases.
Population Patterns in South America
- Heavily populated areas in South America may be due to natural resources or economic opportunities.
- Sparsely populated areas in South America may be due to harsh climate or remote locations.
Key Terms
- Population density refers to the number of people per unit of area.
- Population distribution refers to the spread of people across a given area.
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