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Review Questions: World Geography SOL (2008 standards)
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Standard #5-1. Explain the difference between population density and distribution.
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life expectancy
ethnicities
rural vs. urban
climate patterns
government
natural resources
conflicts
language
available technology
mortality rate
religion
GDP
2. Place the following examples into the correct category in the chart below.
Factors that influence population distribution
Characteristics of human population
3. Name four influences to population growth rates.
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4.
Which American age group is expected to remain the most consistent in number
between the twenty years?
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South Africa
Population Pyramid
5. Give three conclusions based upon this population pyramid graphic.
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6.
What physical feature is limiting the population
density numbers in the northern part of Africa?
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