Question 1

Which is NOT studied by population geographers?

Accepted Answer

Population geographers study various aspects related to populations, including mortality, population density, and health, but architecture is not typically a focus of their studies. Architecture is more closely related to the field of urban planning or cultural geography.

Question 2

If the population of Earth was evenly distributed across its land area, about how many people would be living per square mile?

Accepted Answer

The Earth's land area is approximately 57 million square miles, and with a global population of around 7.3 billion, this results in about 129 people per square mile.

Question 3

In which region does the majority of the world's people live?

Accepted Answer

Eurasia, which includes Europe and Asia, is home to the majority of the world's population, with significant populations in countries like China and India.

Question 4

Almost three-quarters of the world's population lives in:

Accepted Answer

Eurasia, which combines the continents of Europe and Asia, hosts the largest portion of the world's population, significantly more than North America, South America, or Africa.

Question 5

China, the world's most populous country, contains about _____ of the world's population.

Accepted Answer

China contains about one-fifth, or roughly 19 percent, of the world's population, making it the most populous country.

Question 6

The population of a country divided by its area determines its:

Accepted Answer

Population density is calculated by dividing the total population of a country by its total area, giving a measure of how many people live per unit of area, typically per square kilometer or square mile.

Question 7

The Indian subcontinent and East Asia are:

Accepted Answer

The Indian subcontinent and East Asia are among the most densely populated regions in the world, with countries like India and China having large populations.

Question 8

-According to the figure, which area is NOT sparsely populated?

Accepted Answer

The southern section of Europe is not sparsely populated compared to the other options listed. It includes countries with dense populations and urban areas.

Question 9

-According to the table, the world leader in population in 2050 will likely be:

Accepted Answer

India is projected to surpass China as the world's most populous country by 2050, according to various demographic studies and United Nations projections.

Question 10

-Between 2012 and 2050, according to the table, China's population is expected to decrease by about _____ percent.

Accepted Answer

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Question 11

-According to the table, which statement is true?

Accepted Answer

The statement that the United States is currently, and is expected to remain, the third most populous country in the world is true based on the provided table data.

Question 12

-In 2050, _____ of the world's 10 most populous countries is/are expected to be in Africa, according to the table.

Accepted Answer

By 2050, three African countries—Nigeria, Ethiopia, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo—are projected to be among the world's 10 most populous countries.

Question 13

-In 2050, _____ of the world's 10 most populous countries is/are expected to be an island nation(s), according to the table.

Accepted Answer

In 2050, only one of the world's 10 most populous countries is expected to be an island nation, which is Indonesia.

Question 14

-In 2050, _____ of the world's 10 most populous countries will be located in the Americas, according to the table.

Accepted Answer

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Question 15

In order to understand the impact of the number of humans on their environments, population geographers want to know both the population density and the:

Accepted Answer

Population geographers study how human populations affect their environments, and standards of living can provide insights into resource consumption and environmental impact.

Question 16

The most densely populated nation in the world is:

Accepted Answer

Monaco is the most densely populated nation in the world, with a population density that far exceeds that of any other country, due to its small size and high population relative to its area.

Question 17

Suppose that a parcel of land is capable of supporting 100 people and that 400 people live on that parcel of land. We can say that the land exceeds its:

Accepted Answer

The land's carrying capacity is the maximum population size of the species that the environment can sustain indefinitely, given the food, habitat, water, and other necessities available in the environment. In this case, since the land is capable of supporting only 100 people but 400 people live on it, it exceeds its carrying capacity.

Question 18

Largely unpopulated or thinly settled regions characterize:

Accepted Answer

Every continent has regions that are largely unpopulated or thinly settled, such as deserts, mountains, and forests.

Question 19

-According to the map, which is NOT one of the primary sources of U.S. oil?

Accepted Answer

The primary sources of U.S. oil typically include countries like Canada, Saudi Arabia, Mexico, and Venezuela. Russia is not a primary source of U.S. oil.

Question 20

How is Venezuela tied to the carrying capacity of the United States?

Accepted Answer

The United States relies on importing oil to meet its energy needs due to its consumption exceeding domestic production. Venezuela, as a major oil producer, has historically been one of the countries from which the U.S. imports oil, thus affecting the U.S.'s carrying capacity in terms of energy resources.

Quiz 3: Population Geography: Shaping the Human Mosaic