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)
Responses

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.

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 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

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

(743.5 million ÷ 3.9 million ≈ 190.6 people/mi²; U.S.: 332.4 million ÷ 3.5 million ≈ 95.1 people/mi².)