Question detail
Which of the following best describes the distribution of population in the UK?
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At a glance
MCQ
Type
practice
Style
Topic
Section A: Urban issues and challenges
Question
- A. Population is evenly spread across the UK.
- B. Population is concentrated in urban areas, particularly in the south.
- C. Population is primarily located in rural areas.
- D. Population is highest in the northern regions.
Answer
The correct answer is Population is concentrated in urban areas, particularly in the south..
Explanation
The correct option is Population is concentrated in urban areas, particularly in the south.. Population is concentrated in urban areas, particularly in the south. is correct because it directly matches the approved learning objective to describe the distribution of population and major cities in the UK. This belongs to Urban issues and challenges within Section A: Urban issues and challenges, so the answer must stay focused on the geographical process, evidence, place, or impact named by the curriculum. The other options are weaker because they move away from Urban issues and challenges, reverse the geographical relationship, or make a broader claim than the objective supports.
Common mistake
Misunderstanding Population Distribution
Students often confuse the distribution of population with the total population size, failing to identify how population is spread across different regions.
Focus on understanding how population density varies in different areas, such as urban vs rural regions, and use maps to visualize this distribution.
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