In 2022, the population of Europe was approximately 743.5 million people, and the population of the United States was approximately 332.4 million people. Europe is about 3.9 million square miles, and the USA is about 3.5 million square miles in land area. Which answer correctly compares the population densities of the regions?(1 point)

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The United States is more densely populated, with a density of 1,163.4 people per square mile.
The United States is more densely populated, with a density of 1,163.4 people per square mile.

Europe is more densely populated, with a density of 2,899.7 people per square mile.
Europe is more densely populated, with a density of 2,899.7 people per square mile.

Europe is more densely populated, with a density of 190.6 people per square mile.
Europe is more densely populated, with a density of 190.6 people per square mile.

The United States is more densely populated, with a density of 95.0 people per square mile.
The United States is more densely populated, with a density of 95.0 people per square mile.

Answer 1

To determine the population densities of Europe and the United States, we can use the formula for population density, which is:

\[ \text{Population Density} = \frac{\text{Population}}{\text{Land Area}} \]

For Europe:

• Population: 743.5 million = 743,500,000 people
• Land Area: 3.9 million square miles = 3,900,000 square miles

\[ \text{Density (Europe)} = \frac{743,500,000}{3,900,000} \approx 190.6 \text{ people per square mile} \]

For the United States:

• Population: 332.4 million = 332,400,000 people
• Land Area: 3.5 million square miles = 3,500,000 square miles

\[ \text{Density (USA)} = \frac{332,400,000}{3,500,000} \approx 95.0 \text{ people per square mile} \]

Conclusion:

• Europe has a population density of approximately 190.6 people per square mile.
• The United States has a population density of approximately 95.0 people per square mile.

Therefore, the correct comparison is:

Europe is more densely populated, with a density of 190.6 people per square mile.