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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)

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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 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 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 2,899 people per square mile.
Europe is more densely populated, with a density of 2,899 people per square mile.

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To find the population densities, we can use the formula:

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

For Europe:

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

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

For the USA:

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

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

Conclusion:

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

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

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