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What does population density measure?

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Human population distribution and density

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What does population density measure?.

  1. A.The total number of people in a country
  2. B.The number of people living per unit area
  3. C.The growth rate of a population
  4. D.The distribution of people across continents

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Population Density Map

A world map shows areas of high population density in parts of Asia and Europe, and low density in deserts and polar regions.

RegionPopulation Density (people per km²)
Asia (urban areas)1000
Europe (urban areas)500
Deserts5
Polar regions1
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    Describe Describe the global pattern of population density shown in the map.

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