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 compare the population densities of the regions? (1 point) Responses The USA is more densely populated, with a density or 186.0 people per square mile. The USA is more densely populated, with a density or 186.0 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 USA is more densely populated, with a density or 95.0 people per square mile. The USA is more densely populated, with a density or 95.0 people per square mile. Europe is more densely populated, with a density of 2,899 people per square mile. Europe is more densely populated, with a density of 2,899 people per square mile.

Answer 1

To calculate the population densities of Europe and the United States, we use the formula:

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

For Europe:

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

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

For the United States:

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

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

Comparison:

• Europe: 190.6 people per square mile
• USA: 95.0 people per square mile

Thus, Europe is more densely populated than the United States.

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