Population Distribution and Density Quiz

Identify 4 physical factors that influence the distribution of human populations.

• Climate, landforms, bodies of water, availability of natural resources

• Economic, historical, political, cultural

• Education, technology, health care, transportation

• Language, religion, government, industry

Identify 4 human factors that influence the distribution of human populations.

• Climate, landforms, bodies of water, availability of natural resources

• Cultural, economic, historical, political

• Education, technology, health care, transportation

• Language, religion, government, industry

Which three countries have the highest total population?

• China, India, USA

• Russia, Brazil, Japan

• Germany, France, UK

• Canada, Australia, Mexico

Which country has a higher population density: Singapore or the USA?

• Singapore

• USA

• Both have the same

• Neither

What are three economic/social disadvantages of living in areas with less concentrated populations?

• Fewer jobs, fewer schools, fewer hospitals

• More jobs, more schools, more hospitals

• Higher taxes, more traffic, more pollution

• Lower taxes, less traffic, less pollution

Which country most likely has an agricultural based economy?

• Country A

• Country B

• Country C

• Country D

Which country most likely has the most immigration?

• Country A

• Country B

• Country C

• Country D

Identify two reasons why less economically developed countries have higher death rates.

• Less advanced healthcare and more agricultural economy

• More advanced healthcare and industrial economy

• Higher education and better infrastructure

• More technology and urbanization

Where are newly industrialized countries (NIC) on the DTM?

• Between Stage 2 and 3

• Between Stage 1 and 2

• Between Stage 3 and 4

• Between Stage 4 and 5

What is a characteristic of Stage 5 in the DTM?

• CDR goes above CBR

• CBR goes above CDR

• High birth rate

• High death rate