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Geography of the United States

Where is Pennsylvania’s population most heavily concentrated?

  • A population estimate is the same as a decennial census count in method and reference date.
  • Pennsylvania’s population is concentrated heavily in the Philadelphia region and the Pittsburgh region.
  • Population density is uniform across Pennsylvania.
  • Population rank cannot change if a state’s population increases.
Correct answer(s):
  • Pennsylvania's population is concentrated heavily in the Philadelphia region and the Pittsburgh region.
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Geography of the United States

Which explanation best fits Lehigh Valley?

  • Annual population estimates do not need a reference date.
  • Population density is uniform across Pennsylvania.
  • Statewide population growth means every local community must also be growing.
  • The Lehigh Valley is another important population and economic center in Pennsylvania.
Correct answer(s):
  • The Lehigh Valley is another important population and economic center in Pennsylvania.
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Geography of the United States

Which conclusion about Pennsylvania population geography is supported?

  • Large rural areas remain in northern, central, and Appalachian Pennsylvania.
  • Population rank cannot change if a state’s population increases.
  • Annual population estimates do not need a reference date.
  • Population density is uniform across Pennsylvania.
Correct answer(s):
  • Large rural areas remain in northern, central, and Appalachian Pennsylvania.
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Geography of the United States

What is the correct interpretation of New Castle County’s urban concentration distinguishes it?

  • New Castle County’s urban concentration distinguishes it from the more rural parts of central and southern Delaware
  • Kent County’s urban concentration distinguishes it from the more rural parts of central and southern Delaware
  • Sussex County’s urban concentration distinguishes it from the more rural parts of central and southern Delaware
  • Baltimore County’s urban concentration distinguishes it from the more rural parts of central and southern Delaware
Correct answer(s):
  • New Castle County's urban concentration distinguishes it from the more rural parts of central and southern Delaware
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Geography of the United States

Which population geography statement is correct about Delaware’s population density?

  • High population density in New Jersey partly reflects the combination of a small land area and more than one million residents
  • High population density in Virginia partly reflects the combination of a small land area and more than one million residents
  • High population density in Maryland partly reflects the combination of a small land area and more than one million residents
  • High population density in Delaware partly reflects the combination of a small land area and more than one million residents
Correct answer(s):
  • High population density in Delaware partly reflects the combination of a small land area and more than one million residents
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Geography of the United States

Which choice gives the correct context for Delaware’s population density?

  • Delaware’s small land area and growing population contribute to relatively high population density
  • Delaware’s small land area and growing population contribute to no measurable population density
  • Delaware’s small land area and growing population contribute to a density determined only by tourism
  • Delaware’s small land area and growing population contribute to one of the lowest population densities in the country
Correct answer(s):
  • Delaware's small land area and growing population contribute to relatively high population density
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U.S. Economy

Which statement is correct about population-growth pressures in Delaware?

  • Population growth has no possible effect on land development in a small state
  • Population growth eliminates demand for housing and transportation in a small state
  • Population growth can increase pressure on housing, transportation and land development in a small state
  • Population growth automatically reduces the need for roads and housing in a small state
Correct answer(s):
  • Population growth can increase pressure on housing, transportation and land development in a small state
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Geography of the United States

What is true about New Castle County’s population pattern?

  • Sussex County contains Delaware’s largest urban and suburban concentration
  • Baltimore County contains Delaware’s largest urban and suburban concentration
  • Kent County contains Delaware’s largest urban and suburban concentration
  • New Castle County contains Delaware’s largest urban and suburban concentration
Correct answer(s):
  • New Castle County contains Delaware's largest urban and suburban concentration
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