5.1 Population Terms

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All people in an area

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population

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'population' because it refers to the total number of people living in a specific area. Demographics describe the characteristics of a population, while migration refers to the movement of people from one place to another. Census is the process of counting and collecting data about a population, but it doesn't represent the people themselves.

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Pattern of people in an area

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population distribution

Answer explanation

The question asks about the pattern or spread of people in a given area. Among the options, population distribution best describes this concept, as it refers to how people are distributed across a specific region. Census, death rate, and demographics do not directly address the spatial arrangement of people.

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What does this show?

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population range

Answer explanation

The question asks what is being shown, and the correct answer is 'population range.' This indicates that the data or information presented is focused on the geographical distribution or extent of a population, rather than its growth, density, or size.

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Number of people in a defined area (e.g., square mile)

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population density

Answer explanation

Population density refers to the number of people living in a specific area, such as a square mile. It is a measure used to understand the distribution of a population within a given space. The other options, birth rate, death rate, and population, do not specifically address the number of people per unit area.

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Population density is _______ per km²

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2.5

Answer explanation

The correct answer is 2.5 per km2. The question asks for the population density, and the given option, 2.5, represents the population density per square kilometer.

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Population density is _______ per km²

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.5

Answer explanation

The population density in the question is given as 0.5 per km2. This means that there are 0.5 people living in every square kilometer of the area. The correct choice is highlighted as the only option provided.

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Average individuals in a unit area or volume?

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population density

Answer explanation

The average number of individuals in a population per unit of area or volume is referred to as population density. It is a measure used to describe the distribution of a population in a given area. Population growth and population size are related concepts, but they do not specifically describe the number of individuals per unit of area or volume.

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_________ describes how individuals are spread throughout their habitat.

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Population distribution

Answer explanation

Population distribution describes how individuals are distributed, or spread, throughout their habitat. It focuses on the spatial arrangement of individuals within a given area, while population density refers to the number of individuals per unit area. Therefore, the correct choice is population distribution.

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Type of Population Distribution?

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Clumped

Answer explanation

The correct answer is Clumped. Population distribution refers to how individuals within a species are spread out in a given area. There are three main types: Random, Clumped, and Uniform. Clumped distribution is the most common, where individuals are grouped together in patches due to resource availability or social interactions.

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Type of Population Distribution?

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Uniform

Answer explanation

The correct answer is Uniform. Population distribution refers to how individuals are spread out in a given area. There are three main types: random, clumped, and uniform. Uniform distribution is when individuals are evenly spaced throughout the area, while random distribution is when individuals are scattered randomly, and clumped distribution is when individuals are grouped together in clusters.