n 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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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.

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.

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 190.6 people per square mile.

Answer 1

To find the population density of each region, you can use the formula:

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

Calculation for Europe:

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

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

Calculation for the United States:

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

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

Conclusion:

Europe has a population density of approximately 190.6 people per square mile, while the United States has a population density of approximately 95.0 people per square mile.

Thus, the correct answer is:

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