Question

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)

Answer 1

To compare the population densities of Europe and the United States, we can calculate the population density for each region using the formula:

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

1. **Population Density of Europe:**
- Population: 743.5 million people
- Land Area: 3.9 million square miles

\[
\text{Population Density of Europe} = \frac{743.5 \text{ million people}}{3.9 \text{ million square miles}} \approx 190.64 \text{ people/sq mile}
\]

2. **Population Density of the United States:**
- Population: 332.4 million people
- Land Area: 3.5 million square miles

\[
\text{Population Density of the USA} = \frac{332.4 \text{ million people}}{3.5 \text{ million square miles}} \approx 95.06 \text{ people/sq mile}
\]

After calculating the population densities, we find:

- **Population Density of Europe:** approximately 190.64 people/sq mile
- **Population Density of the USA:** approximately 95.06 people/sq mile

**Comparison:**

Europe has a significantly higher population density than the United States. Specifically, Europe has about 1.99 times (or nearly double) the population density of the United States.