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 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. 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. The USA is more densely populated, with a density or 95.0 people per square mile.

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

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

Calculating Europe’s Population Density:

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

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

Calculating USA's Population Density:

  • Population of the USA: 332.4 million people = 332,400,000 people
  • Land area of the USA: 3.5 million square miles = 3,500,000 square miles

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

Comparing the Densities:

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

Thus, Europe has a population density higher than that of the USA.

The correct response that compares the population densities of Europe and the USA is: "Europe is more densely populated, with a density of 190.6 people per square mile."