Population Density Worksheet
Explore population density concepts, calculations, and factors influencing population distribution in this Grade 8 Social Studies worksheet.
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Population Density Worksheet
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Show all calculations where necessary.
1. What is the formula for calculating population density?
Area / Population
Population / Area
Population × Area
Population + Area
2. Which of these factors would likely lead to a high population density?
Mountainous terrain
Abundant natural resources
Harsh climate
Lack of freshwater
3. Population density is usually expressed as the number of people per or per .
4. A country with a small land area and a large population will generally have a population density.
5. A city has a population of 500,000 people and an area of 250 square miles. Calculate its population density.
6. Explain two reasons why people might choose to live in areas with high population density.
7. Deserts typically have a high population density.
True
False
8. Most of the world's population lives in urban areas.
True
False
9. Observe the map below. Based on the distribution of landmasses and general geographical knowledge, identify one region you would expect to have a high population density and one region you would expect to have a low population density. Justify your choices.
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