Understanding Population Distribution

Question 1

The map shows the most populated cities in the ancient world in 100 CE.

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Alexandria and Rome

Question 2

The map shows population distribution around the world by nation.

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choropleth

Question 3

Why is it helpful to compare a dot density map to a physical features map?

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to understand why so many or so few people live in an area

Question 4

The map shows population density in the United States.

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more job opportunities along the Atlantic Coast in the Northeast.

Question 5

The map shows population density in the United States.

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more helpful physical features in Massachusetts in the Northeast and Virginia in the Southeast.

Question 6

Distribution is the way something is

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spread across an area.

Question 7

The map shows population distribution around the world by region.

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Australia and Northern Asia

Question 8

A dot density map uses dots to show the

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number of people living in a certain area.

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