South America's Population Density Quiz

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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.

townhouse

apartment

house (correct)

condominium

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?

Afghanistan Signup and view all the answers

Which country is expected to experience a slow growth rate according to the population pyramid?

China Signup and view all the answers

Which country is experiencing a negative growth rate according to the population pyramid?

Italy Signup and view all the answers

Which location on the map has the largest population?

Java Signup and view all the answers

What is a positive effect of the global positioning system (GPS)?

Both A and B are correct. Signup and view all the answers

Which continent is represented in the map?

South America Signup and view all the answers

What does the map represent?

Population density of South America Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'population density' refer to?

The number of people per square kilometer Signup and view all the answers

Which location on the map is the most densely populated?

The area with the highest number of people Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'population distribution' refer to?

The way people are spread out across a country or region Signup and view all the answers

What are two possible reasons for heavily populated areas in South America?

High birth rate and immigration Signup and view all the answers

What are two possible reasons for sparsely populated areas in South America?

High birth rate and emigration Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'latitude' refer to?

The distance north or south of the Equator (colder at the North and South Poles) Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'elevation' refer to?

The height above sea level Signup and view all the answers

What happens to temperature as elevation increases?

Temperature decreases Signup and view all the answers

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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Test your knowledge of South America's population density with this quiz. Identify the most densely populated location on a map and make generalizations about the population distribution on the continent.