Maps - Learning How to Read Population Density



Above you see a thematic map that illustrates population density which means how many people live in a given area - in this case a square kilometre.

1)

Name two countries with population density below 10 per square kilometre.

2)

Most of South America has a population density per kilometre of:

3)

What colour is Canada?

4)

What colour is Russia on this map?

5)

What is the population density of Russia?

6)

What colour is India on this map?

7)

What is the population density of India?

8)

Which country has a larger population density?

9)

Which country has a larger population density?

10)

According to this map which country has a larger population density?

11)

Why do you think Canada has a low population density?