Answers W Geography_A_IC Topic TestQuestion 6

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Question 6 • W Geography_A_IC

Which of the following statements best defines the term population?

Answer

A

Population is the number of children a woman has during her child-bearing years.

B

Population is the total number of persons inhabiting a country, city, or other area.

C

Population is the use of technology to track aircraft so that it can land safely at an airport.

D

Population is the study of the migration patterns across continents during the Age of Exploration.

Explanation

Population means the total number of people living in a particular place, such as a country or city. Therefore, the best definition is “the total number of persons inhabiting a country, city, or other area.” Choice A describes fertility, not population.

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